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Never seen or heard of a rooster air sack.- Molpet
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
In the future people will wonder about stuff we have been doing.- Molpet
- Post #39,574
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my BJG males feather out slowly on their wings like that. I have heard of mix silkies/ frizzels having only one leg feathered, I do not have any of those- Molpet
- Post #39,520
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people I have sold barnyard mix hatching eggs to, they have broodys and just want any fert egg....I tell them if they can't sell or find home for the roos, I will take them back, free , and that they will be used for food.- Molpet
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https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/it-occurred-to-me-crazy-egg-idea.1155066/ this person did a small scale test.. started w/shipping methods but also did washing eggs....- Molpet
- Post #39,477
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@TerryH had an issue with this and took the bird to the vet/lab .. I can't remember the details, except they got it from just starting to cook fresh wood chips, but maybe he can tell his experience w/the vet.- Molpet
- Post #39,370
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https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/byc-index-of-abbreviations- Molpet
- Post #39,268
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not sure where my 2 yr came from ...I bought her at POL.. nearest to the seller is RK and big R .. the 2 that will be 1 came from Big R and they use Townline hatchery.. The BR that went broody came from big R..- Molpet
- Post #39,212
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so far mine hasn't gone broody.. one will be 2 in May ( a BJG went broody in aug same age/hatchery).. two will be 1 in april (a BR from the same age/hatchery went broody in Oct) eta .. they are the lowest of the pecking order and tend to stay by themselves.. I am think about getting rid of...- Molpet
- Post #39,205
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https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1082166/chicken-breed-focus-colloncas- Molpet
- Post #39,187
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it is a thing.. not enough hens and they will get over mated .. at least 6 but 10 is better- Molpet
- Post #39,019
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not sure about the others but watch out for the turkeys I have my birds together, but plan on moving the turkeys out... They killed one of my cockerels that they were raised with and slept together, they were best buddies ... I THOUGHT they go after any bird that acts different also... broodies...- Molpet
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sorry about the chick I ferment a grower cracked grain mix from the co op for all... the pieces are much softer when fermented..- Molpet
- Post #38,985
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what a bold bird!!! so glad your chickens are ok My hoop coop has the man door open all day, guess I need to rethink that! I didn't put in a pop door, but it will have some changes now.- Molpet
- Post #38,956
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you all have any cute pics? FOWL Pumpkin Eating photo Contest CLICK HERE 1st Place Prize $50.00 Amazon Gift Card Donated by, @mlm Mike 2nd Place Prize River's Edge Hand Painted Rooster Wine Bottle Holder Donated by, @mlm Mike 3rd Place Prize 2017 BYC Calendar!- Molpet
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They mainly stay by the brush/brambles/tall weeds and thick tree canopy when the hawks are around- Molpet
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in one of her posts.."19 chicks in this brood. " https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/729605/the-natural-chicken-keeping-thread-ots-welcome/38690#post_17379866- Molpet
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Life Cycle The apple maggot overwinters as pupae in the soil. Adult flies emerge in late spring and begin to lay eggs just under the apple skin. The eggs hatch, and the larvae begin to tunnel through the fruit. When mature, the maggot leaves through a small opening made in the side of the fruit...- Molpet
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where do you go for processing? I have a couple BBB turkeys that are like dogs and I do not think I can do them myself....Why do the meat birds have to be so sweet and follow me around and sit at my feet- Molpet
- Post #38,672
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my chickens and turkeys loved the grass plantain and other weeds..the areas the chickens visit the most are almost just creeping charlie and fake strawberries..I didn't mind it until it started creeping into the garden... the first year it found the garden I just kept putting mulch on top of...- Molpet
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