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    So I had purchased some chicks from Mc Murrays hatchery and they included a few free ones

    Could be some Whiting True Blues in there. Wait to see what they lay before you rehome, if you can. Otherwise, I see Whiting True Greens. Be aware, the ameracauna they sell are actually Americana (basically EEs). If you go to the official Ameraucana club website, it nicely explains the...
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    The Egg Anomalies Thread

    Can you post of picture of everyone else's eggs for comparison? Production Blues are a hatchery cross-breed. Occasionally there is variation in how they turn out. If all her eggs are like this, then this is the normal color for her. Enjoy your sweet girl and colorful egg basket!
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    Uses for boiled eggs?

    Eggs that don't bother one's stomach. Marvelous, isn't it? Good luck!!!
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    Uses for boiled eggs?

    Oh yeah, the kids love it when we have an excess of eggs. No wimpy half cup servings for us. We eat that stuff for days with great enthusiasm.
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    Uses for boiled eggs?

    Chickens will eat boiled eggs, though they prefer raw. Just smash the boiled egg up a bit, shell and all, and toss it in the run. Chaos of gluttony will ensue. I'd feed them back raw and save yourself the trouble of boiling them. When I have too many eggs, I make tapioca pudding, baked...
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    Possible egg oddity

    Looks like it's just a failed egg. Not sure what the term is, but it's a shell-less egg in the wrong shape. You might have a new layer trying to sort out their egg making equipment. Give her some time, if it's a one-off I wouldn't worry about it. If she lays more like that, then treat her as...
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    Is overall health tied to breed?

    Oh dear. That's not good news. I got about 10 PBEs almost 4 years ago, and still have 3-4 of them (sold a couple around a year or two old, lost one in a flood). No health issues for any of them for as long as I've had them. I was going to get some more this coming year, but now I'm concerned...
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    Is overall health tied to breed?

    Thank you! I've been around a while, but those confused me.
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    Is overall health tied to breed?

    What is IBV? Sorry, I'm not familiar.
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    Is overall health tied to breed?

    sorry if you've stated this already, but I'm new to the thread. What is WFBS? I haven't come across that acronym before.
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    Hawk Hunting Chickens?

    Yup. That's pretty much the only answer that is guaranteed to work. Predator secure coop and run will ensure you don't have more losses. There are other things you could try, but they may have varying degrees of success over time, and you would be gambling with your chickens' lives. Don't...
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    When did your golden comets start to lay?

    A note for you, @Chickenpoonumber2 , you have pullet eggs. Your golden comet's egg will increase in size over the next few months. After about 3 months of laying, the size and shape are pretty much what she will continue to give you until she molts. So, they are baby eggs now, but give her a...
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    Hi my name is Monique, in September my moms neighbor had a chicken and 4 babys in his front yard he did not want them. So she took them in my brother

    Is this 3 pictures of one chicken? They do indeed look male. They are gorgeous! Where in the world are you located? This is an international forum.
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    Comment by 'FunClucks' in article 'How To Process A Chicken At Home'

    If you can get the bird into the oven before rigor mortis starts, I've heard that you can cook it without it being like rubber. This is generally 30 minutes or less. Once rigor mortis starts, you have to just wait until it is over (roughly 3 days or more in my experience) - bird should stay in...
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    Chamber vs Vacuum Sealer

    Shrink wrap bags are like a plastic bag in the shape of your chicken. Same as the commercial whole chickens are sold in. Not as durable as vacuum bags (those can be thicker and tossed around in the freezer more with less care for the plastic getting poked), so handle gently and don't have poky...
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