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    Dirt for baby chicks

    Well think of it this way, momma hens take there chicks outside before they are even a week old. So I would encourage giving them dirt/grass from a supper young age.
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    Letting a broody lay eggs

    Alright, it’s basicly up to your preference. I have had broody hens where I had to move them cause they kept taking everyone else’s eggs, and she ended up with like 15-20 eggs ( which is not manageable), and I have had them where they could be with all the other hens. If the chicks can’t get out...
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    How long do I give eggs to hatch in my incubator?

    Hello!! I have some eggs in the incubator, and it’s been 21 days. I was just wondering on how long I should leave it on after most of them hatch? I still have a few that had a lot of growth the last time I candled them but haven’t hatched yet. I have had about 5 out of 11 hatch. So I didn’t want...
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    Wanting to raise meat sheep and would like tips :)

    Hello, i am wanting to raise a hampshire sheep for my county fair. I was generally wanting to know what the diet they should have, and how much space is recommended for them. Also how old they should be ( or the prime age under 8 months) And if anyone else has any helpful tips or good...
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    Help predator got my chickens neck!

    remember to also keep the chicken safe and separated from everyone else because the other chickens will try pecking and making it worse.
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    Hen in Distress - injured, but no sign of outward injury

    It does not necessarily sound like it, but i would check for her being egg bound ( my chicken had weird symptoms when egg bound) But no matter what it is, i would keep her on probiotics and try giving her egg yolk through a syringe.
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    Free Ducks in Severna Park Maryland

    any pictures??
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    Hurt goose feather causing pain what to do

    i said call it 😂 not talking about the bird
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    Hurt goose feather causing pain what to do

    I wasn't talking about removing the bird in general, just the feather ( if thats what you were saying)
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    New Chicken Babies

    Welcome to BYC!!!
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    Hurt goose feather causing pain what to do

    In my experience, i watch them, and see if it affects there daily ways (i guess i would call it) normally that things fixes itself with time, but if not i would look into removing it.
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    Mean Ducklings? Bullying

    from what it sounds like its just what that age does. They should stop soon. But no need to worry.
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    New member here from Hawai’i

    Welcome to BYC :)
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    Introduction

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    My chick's eyes won't open...

    Hey sorry they all went with my friend and seem to be doing well. and all seemed to open their eyes. I did have one leghorn chick die though.
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