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Does your pet make you breakfast? Tips Tricks for raising chickens, building chicken coops, choosing chicken breeds + ask questions in our community forum
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A brief guide to eliminating parasites using permethrin The article gives very limited information on how to address an infestation with lice or mites Many alternatives for permethrin are not mentioned There has been extensive research by experts into remedies against lice and mites * Permethrin is forbidden to use on poultry in the Netherlands , Belgium and some other countries in the
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I recently purchased a few pullets that were labeled Rustic Rocks They are small black chicks with a yellow dot on top of their head I cant seem to find any information about this breed or cross on google I was thinking maybe Maran and Barred Rock cross Does anyone know what cross this
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I haven’t used the sand from Home Depot or Tractor Supply, but here are some tips when picking sand for your chicken run: Washed Sand: Make sure it’s washed to avoid dust and debris, which can be harmful to chickens and make the area too messy Coarse Sand: Opt for coarse sand over fine sand for better drainage and less compaction Avoid Contaminants: Double-check that the sand is free
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Choosing the right chicken breed is a decision that will have a big impact on your flock’s success By considering your primary purpose (eggs, meat, or both), your local climate, the amount of space available, and the chickens' temperament, you can make a well-informed choice that will set you up for a productive and enjoyable chicken-raising
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Coccidiosis How To Treat It Picture by animallover1654 What is Coccidiosis? Coccidia are a microscopic parasitic organism that infect poultry when ingested by the chicken The parasites found in the ground or bird feces attaches
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Here at Cheeky Chicken Hobby Farm we like to share our experiences and day-to-day activities for others wanting to know how others do it Video Link to 2 Weeks Later
- Mystery Animal Is Eating My Chickens But It Only . . . - BackYard Chickens
What type of animal bites the head off a chicken and leaves the rest of the body? These past two weeks have been rough, three of my chickens got killed, but only their heads were bit off and the rest of the body was ok I really want to know what type of animal it is so I can try to capture it
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