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    Anxious Chicken

    Eh, I have been inactive here for a bit and may not actually be able to respond 😒 how are things looking for him @SFalpaca? _Twilia;-)
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    Turkey with Puncture Wounds

    Hey all, My turkey has two jagged puncture wounds and I think they are definitely stitch worthy. However, after extensively calling around, no clinic within a two hours drive will see a turkey (not surprised, but this is maddening). And since the car is in the shop, my insufferable ride isn't...
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    Anxious Chicken

    [Most veterinarians and animal psychologists agree that animals are capable of having mental disorders, say, some with OCD responding well to treatment with anti-compulsive medication]. Animals are prone to mental illness after being mistreated (not relevant) or when they’re unable to get what...
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    Roo/hen?

    Hey there, Well, you get what the universe hands you and there's nothing you can do about that but make the best of it;-) Check out this article on roo behavior so that you will be prepared and know what to expect: _Twilia;-)
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    Joining the Hen or Roo game

    There are a few suspicious chicks' with the potential to be a roo. Will likely have one or more. Chech out this article on roo's: _twilia ;_)
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    My lap chicken!

    Hey there, Thank you for the many pictures, unfortunately, I don't have much experience/understanding with sexing silkies:( Update in a few weeks. _twilia;-)
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    Pullets or Roos????

    Hey there, I can usually accurately sex them but will need clear and close up pictures of each individual. Please PM or tag me if you get them ;-) _Twilia ;-)
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    7 chicks - 7 weeks old - pullet or cockerel?

    Assuming that #5 & #6 are both Betty Sue; That is not a pullet, but you knew that as a first timer? Also, I believe that barred rock is a male, only "his/her" chin is not visible. Update in a week or so please (and tag me so I can check it out) I am impressed. (and relieved that some...
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    Easter egger- purchased a started pullet

    You are correct; she is a female. Probably on a lower rung of the hierarchy though. Nicely loose feathered & filled out. That hen is a beauty ;-) _twilia;-)
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    Anxious Chicken

    Cognitive behavioral therapy emphasize what is going on in the person’s current life, rather than what has led up to their difficulties. A certain amount of information about one’s history is needed, but the focus is primarily on moving forward in time to develop more effective ways of coping...
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    Anxious Chicken

    Of course. I understand that perspective, thank you for mentioning that:) Too extreme in either direction is dangerous. There is a balance to reality, and I find that respected Truth by using our critical thinking skills, curiosity, and being fresh about traditions, or preconceptions. *sigh...
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    Anxious Chicken

    And sorry I got on late👀 These things are so much easier in person when I don't have to spend the time just getting the run-down. Lets see: Nervous or anxiety Fear, confusion, survival instinct. Boredom or lack of mental stimulation Illness or discomfort Unique individual behavior Training and...
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    Anxious Chicken

    Seriously, I think it would be closer to reality "humanize" an animal than to act like they are robotic;-) Though like I said, humans only have a few actually unique traits that differ from any animals... Mind you @BlindLemonChicken, not to be too frank or directed at you even, I do get it ;-)...
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    Review by 'Twilia' in article 'Rooster behavior modification'

    Good organization and grammar, but a little jumping to and from. There is more than one way to tame. Article seems biased or unaccepting of other methods. Doesn't list pro and cons instead only stating this is what works. Suffers from weak analogy of the "apples and oranges". Each situation is...
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    Another suspected roo... what do you think?

    You are correct to believe that is not a female. _twilia;-)
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    The nerve of him

    this specific category of animal, the rooster, has permeated my childhood and into adulthood as a constant. That aside, I don't know why so many people have roo issues; Each bird I have raised, whether on my property or another, from hatch or acquired seniors, docile males or "mean" ones...
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    Rooster slams into back of legs- not spuring or pecking?

    Given his age, this likely isn't aggression. They are almost always 'experienced' with human antics by then to be afraid. I usually don't handle the bach pad roos that live with me simply because I respect their space, and they respect mine. Unless they want to be held because some of my...
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    Help sexing 3.5month old Buff Orpington. Hen or Roo?

    His comb is a dead giveaway, and his size:) Some folks use plumage. I sex by facial features in chicks. But sometimes it's really just recognizing things from experience. If you are interested, try hanging around the Breed/gender forums and you may pick up an identifying skill. Check out...
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    Buff Orpingtons all looking like Roos?

    You have three roos. That's chance. Great you have a good place for them to live already. Check out these helpful articles on roo behavior and share this with their new home: _Twilia
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    Oldest hen ever??!

    Not if you care for them right. A chicken's normal life span is about teen years, only most are killed before their first birthday because they aren't 'useful' to their human anymore. This case is interesting though. My oldest is an 8-year-old heavy weight Delaware roo. He was rehomed to me...
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