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    Comment by 'MCCAIGALLEN' in article '"Trouble" in our Flock'

    What a wonderful in-flight shot. Anyone who has never been owned by a chicken doesn't know what a loving experience they are missing. At night our Buff Orpington "Peepsy" roosted on the edge of the top cat perch in a tall cat furniture tower. Since she faced outward, I simply put news paper in...
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    Comment by 'MCCAIGALLEN' in article 'Rudy - Our Rooster'

    Awwww. He looks like our Valentino who was the best rooster husband we have ever had. Look at Rudy's stance in the last picture. He's so proud! He knows he's the best. Valentino used to have the juvenile chicks gather round him in a half circle and he would demonstrate how to skim grass seeds...
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    Comment by 'MCCAIGALLEN' in article 'Healing a severely injured baby chick'

    You certainly did a wonderful job, Geobett is indeed a lucky girl to have you. When I have to put a damaged hen or rooster in one of my hospital pens, I select a companion from the others (we're not talking transmissible disease here) and put him or her in, too. Sometimes you have to try two or...
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    Do chicken eggs sell?

    It's been 8 years since I bought my cartons so I don't remember exactly who I brought from. However, I ran a quick search and came up with these two vendors whose prices are reasonable. I prefer a recycled pulp carton that will compost nicely. You can see that you can buy all kinds of elaborate...
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    Comment by 'MCCAIGALLEN' in article 'Common Rooster Myths - Clearing Up Rooster Misinformation'

    That's Beau Copper King on the left. Like Peepsicle's roo, Beau comes up to my knee. His dad was a Brahma - his mom? don't know. We just adopted him last year. He has discovered what hens are for and is now making his way up the social ladder. He is as friendly and sweet as anyone could wish for...
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    best advice you have

    Learn about Marek's disease. Get your chicks vaccinated if you can. The Merck Veterinary Manual says that almost every flock is presumed to be infected (see below). If I remember correctly, vaccinations have to be done in the egg or on day one after they hatch. If Marek's shows up, do not...
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    Things young chickens should be taught?

    Many dog training outfits use chickens to train the dog owners. Here's a good website that discusses it and shows a chick being clicker trained. In my case I was trained BY my chicken Peepsy. Sit down! (I sit.) Lean back! (I lean back.) Lift up your chin! (I lift my chin.) Peepsy walks up my...
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    What happens after incomplete molt?

    Does her sister have that wide legged stance? I suspect not, because the ones shown on various websites do not. She has a stance like a Cornish. Poor thing. Can you find another avian vet? We are so fortunate to have an avian specialist an hour's drive away. It took a while to find him, but he...
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    Do chicken eggs sell?

    If you decide to sell duck eggs, you'll have to buy egg cartons for duck eggs. They don't fit in chicken egg cartons. You can find them on line.
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