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    Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

    Extra chicks needed a new home, anyone interested? Hatched mid September, from Townline hatchery. Listed as porcelain Belgian d'Uccles, although they aren't bearded. A pair, very cute, but not needed here. Mary
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    Ameraucana?

    I agree, could be either, and EE is more likely. Green legs, if present, would be a sure thing EE. Mary
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    Ameraucana?

    Welcome! She's a very pretty girl, and does appear silver, one of the approved colors. You can look up their approved colors on the breed club website. Mary
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    What am I doing wrong?? Egg Eaters

    I disagree about 20% protein feed being too much! It's fine for chickens, with the oyster shell on the side, and again, insoluble grit in another separate dish. My birds have been inside for at least a month now too, because of the snow cover, and we had a hawk attack recently too. They need...
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    HELP!! Keeping days old chicks warm enough after they all got wet

    Welcome! Yes, a hair dryer would get them dry faster, but you are doing well with the heater a bunny fur for now. The best and safest heater for chicks is a brooder plate, and that's what I'd recommend, immediately. Get a bigger plate than the minimum size recommended! 31C isn't really best...
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    What am I doing wrong?? Egg Eaters

    Food may be an issue here. 16% layer, plus scratch, plus everything else, probably not a balanced diet, and especially low in protein. Is the layer feed fresh, by mill date on each bag? Is it a whole grain feed, or pelleted/ crumble? Also, once one bird figures out how to eat those yummy...
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    Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

    YES! THANK YOU!!! We have another event, the Midwest Ox Drover's annual meeting, the weekend after father's day, and this year folks from Germany are coming too, and DH must be there! And so I'm delighted to be with you all on the 13th! Mary
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    What is this animal?

    Or a dog, can't tell for sure. Mary
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    Game bird grower for chickens

    It does look better, at least looking at the protein levels. Separate oyster shell will be needed for birds actively laying eggs. Mary
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    Game bird grower for chickens

    With grit and oyster shell available, looks fine. Make sure whatever you buy is fresh, by the mill date on each bag. We can't get feed with any meat included, because it's more expensive to produce here. And somehow 'all vegetarian' feed has become more popular and 'better', don't ask me why...
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    Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

    Yes! Mary
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    Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

    Update on the winter adventures here. it's been cold and the snow isn't going away, so the chickens aren't interested in outdoor activities. (Neither am I, to be fair.) So, the injured pullet is still in here small separate coop area, and is almost well enough to go back with her flockmates...
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    my 7 weeks old chickens lost appetite

    I'd like to live on chocolate cake too, and I know better. Your chicks need to eat their fresh chick or all flock feed, and not get any more treats, at least for a while. Then, maybe a TINY bit of goodies, not enough to spoil their appetites for real food. Mary
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    A very bad day

    I'm so very sorry for your losses, how horrible! We all do the best we can, and then try to move forward, after learning the very hard way how to do better next time. I'm glad a few of your birds lived, and have found a place to be right away. And i hope your lungs are recovering! May you be...
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    Mite problem

    I agree, bathing is too traumatic, she's already debilitated and doesn't need the extra stress. Permethrin spray is easier to use, as long as it's not too cold, otherwise use the dust, and do treat all your birds! There's no way only one is involved in this infestation! Mites in the house...
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