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Are these eggs safe to eat?

Does anyone have any problems with the eggs getting so hot in the nest box here in Arizona? I have young chickens just beginning to lay and sometimes I can't collect the eggs until late afternoon and they feel very hot. The temperature of the coop is

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Mysterious chicken illness

Hello Everyone,

I am at a loss right now and am hoping your collective wisdom can help.  I have an apparently sick hen.  She is about 4-5 years old.  In the last 48 hours she has stopped eating.  The first day she spent the entire day just sitting on

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Sick chicken

One of my ladies looked ill from heat stroke and I thought she was better after hydrating her with some watermelon. She just lays there now and I am not sure if she is eating or drinking. Any suggestions? Should I seperate her from the flock? Thanks

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Sick chicken

One of my ladies looked ill from heat stroke and I thought she was better after hydrating her with some watermelon. She just lays there now and I am not sure if she is eating or drinking. Any suggestions? Should I seperate her from the flock? Thanks

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Does anyone have turkey poults?

My dog that has never shown any aggression ever decided to kill my broad breasted bronze 2 1/2 month old turkey on Wednesday. Does anyone know of a local source of poults that may have some this time of year? Shipping isn't an option I want to pursue

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Barn Owl House

I have a barn owl house I got when I was going to be moving to CO.  The move failed and the poor barn own house is going to rack and ruin.  Would someone give it a good home?  It's not in perfect condition, has been in the sun a lot and cracked in a

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Muscovy ducklings

Hello Everyone,

I have some three-week old Muscovy ducklings for sale ($10).  They are unsexed and from a healthy, genetically diverse flock.  Let me know if you are interested.  See the attached picture for what they look like (black with some white

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Free Black Polish rooster

Peeps is still looking for a home. He is one year old, very tame, beautiful and would love to have a few hen friends and room to play. If you are looking for a roo and can give him a good home, please contact me, Teri, @ 480-202-2319(cell) or 480-556

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Swamp cooler for chickens?

Yes, I saw the little one to make from a 5 gal bucket, but it's too small.

Does anyone use a swamp cooler for their chickens?  I hate watching them in their misery in the summer.  They have a fan, mister, open sides to their pen, shade, lots of water.

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Permie Paradise Open House

Anyone in the market for a shady Permie property in central Phoenix, please visit 3201 N 21st Place 85016 today between 12 and 3 pm or search the address for listing with photos and information. Greywater, rainwater harvesting, deluxe fenced chicken

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Frizzle Roo for Sale or Trade

5020522855?profile=originalThis handsome guy is a 5-month-old Black Cochin Frizzle Bantam.  He is gorgeous and not very noisy (although he is still young, so it may happen!)    His feathering is gorgeous and  he holds his own in a mixed flock with standard hens and roos.

I woul

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