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  1. Abirdbrain

    I'm baa-aacck!

    I have ignored some things in my life lately, and have come onto some medical hard times. We have now added goats of nigerian dwarf variety and they get along with the 3 acre farmstead very well keeping weeds and brush at bay. We had an accidental birth, at 10 below, and thus Zues was born to...
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    Ft Collins, CO change to restrict roosters where previously allowed

    IMHO, You need to once again search for your states 'right to farm law.' It will lay out Federal guidlines that were written to stop just this sort of harrasment. Each state has a slightly diferent version to comply with the Federal mandate. Be carefull that they may specify animals in a...
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    Driver hit chicken, wants us to pay for new bumper

    Insurance companies, being what they are, are not likely to pay a frivolous lawsuit. Just my opinion, but if that claim came across my desk, my answer would be , "Good luck proving the damage calim, I dont see a reasonable cause. And let them eat static. So, the claiming agent has to support...
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    He thought he was Foxy!

    This is an old thread, but to update it, we are still here, doing what we do. Several more racoons were removed from the environment through this year, and an egg raiding possum, was shot down climbing a 5 foot 2x4 wire fence. I am building a live trap from a massive dog cage, that got...
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    Review by '' on item 'Appenzeller Spitzhauben'

    This noisy bunch of laughing birds, killed 3 young roos, and did not mate. I had a dozen,only7 left. They are mastered by a clearly Polish crossed roo, he has a diferent fluff on top. He is georgeous, but the girls torture him constantly. Nice medium eggs, but we are trying to hatch a bunch...
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    Tecumseh MI 49286 The fight begins!

    I for one, find it amazing that people think they must ask to persue what is already law. It also amazes me that these so called leaders of our towns and counties, do not understand the law, and give out false information as they choose. To that, I simply put them on notice of my intentions...
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    THOUSANDS OF MICROSCOPIC BUGS IN FEED!

    STOP! If you had these critters in your room, they will migrate, nearly everywhere. If you use a vacuum for cleanup, the micro dust that blows through the filter media will land everywhere. This Dander can be a problem for some people. An answer to this problem is to tape a black sump pump hose...
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    THOUSANDS OF MICROSCOPIC BUGS IN FEED!

    STOP! If you had these critters in your room, they will migrate, nearly everywhere. If you use a vacuum for cleanup, the micro dust that blows through the filter media will land everywhere. This Dander can be a problem for some people. An answer to this problem is to tape a black sump pump hose...
  9. Abirdbrain

    Straw or pine shavings in coop?

    Heh! I do some wood working, and all the sawdust, and planer shavings go to the coops for bedding. We usually do some Halloween decorations that include straw bales, and after that holiday they literaly throw out the excess, and we go down the road and pick them up. Usually a dozen bales or so...
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    Impacted croup... byc help needed! asap!

    Putting up a good fight for a lost bird, is part of the learning cycle. It is hard to know that you cant always win. The very FACT that you tried shows how much you do care. You now have much more knowledge than you did before, and will be calmer and more measured in your path. I feel for you as...
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    Impacted croup... byc help needed! asap!

    Some birds 'give up' when they feel really bad. I think you should focus on some high nutrition in porky amounts and stop trying to poison her system now that she is so weak. Food and Water, and mabe some warm lap time infront of TV if you do that . A chill will take down a poor hen as fast as...
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    PLEASE help! Baby chick with broken leg.

    IMHO cull. If you want to be a HERO, simply wrap a coupla wraps of masking or cello tape around the leg, and leave it alone. If it is separtaed it will never heal. It could be pulled from the socket. Too many things to go wrong. Did a parakeets lower leg once as a kid, It was twisted funny if...
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    Missing eggs?

    I have a broody that is on 18 eggs now. there were only15 a few days ago, yet there is parts of 4 shells. No evidence that they were active. I am puzzled too. Are the other girls or Roo in the flock egg eaters? Ireallywanaknow...She sat on the first clutch of 8 about the 20th, they got marked...
  14. Abirdbrain

    New to incubation

    Most likely these two shown are 'quiters'. Eggs die when they stay out of parameters for temperature or humidity too long, or suffer from bad handling. I think the smallest 'bators are a joke, as they encourage too much handling , and far too many openings/closings to turn manually etc. Just the...
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    Rescue Chickens (and maybe a rescue turkey?) with severe health issues....help!

    Take a deep breath and read this. You are very foolish to harbor sick birds and bring them home , because you wish to help. With all the noble intentions, you are asking for ABSOLUTE FAILURE, by cross contaminating your good birds. From your boots, to unwashed hands, right into the food or...
  16. Abirdbrain

    Feed Recipe - Not Sure How Much Of What...

    The Neighbor / dog thing is universal and irritating, to say the least. Making a nuisance of yourself with local law enforcement, is not an easy way to go. While pledged to uphold the Law, you will quickly find that the recognition of animal ownership is all in the dog owners favor, Puppies...
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    Is this size ok for 6 hens?

    Hey! Ihave several tractor coops, sized 4x12, with 2x4 framing, the four foot heigth matches the heavy 1x2 mesh wire it is wrapped with, with 1 inch chicken wire over the top. A low nest box House with about 16 inches above the ground, and at least 3x4, in dimension gives up to 20 birds room to...
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    Comment by 'Abirdbrain' in article 'Amferro103s Homemade Chicken Brooder'

    With this form as an inspiration, I built a 30" x 72" brooder box, with 2 compartments. It has come in handy for separating birds of diferent ages/sizes, and will hold about 25 chicks each side until almost ready for yarding. They get a little crowded with that many, but we move and adjust as we...
  19. Abirdbrain

    I could cry from frustration. People have NO respect! *It happened again! But worse this time. Page

    Sorry to say, from your desription, you VOLUNTEER to be the doormat. If they are not in your building, you are stuck, but do not be intimidated. I have wiped many a counter, and changed many moldy oldy coffee makins. It goes with the territory. As for the key, what right does your guy have to...
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    OPERATION SLY FOX! NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!! (Attempt Number One: Fail)

    Most likely a Racoon, or Possum, they both love eggs, and will kill and carry off most small birds. Multiples if they can during one night. I have discovered that Fox have an increadable odor problem. They smell like a Skunk, and will mark territory, where a skunk will usually spray in defense...
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