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    Broken eggs in brooding nest

    I considered that as a possibility. Another hen is a strong possible. Thanks!
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    Broken eggs in brooding nest

    Our Fawn Runner went broody, much to our surprise, but I have discovered broken eggs among her nest. If they didn't stink, I wouldn't find them. I have to clean out the nest so there isn't bacteria. Does she break them? Is a hen maliciously doing it while she's off the nest? What's the scoop?
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    Broody Hens

    I have two sister hens that have remained broody for over a week. My space for a brooder box is limited, so I was thinking of putting the together in the brooder cage. What do you think?
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    Broody Hens

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    What is the best way to feed geese?

    Maybe next year. They won't breed the first year together, and with a change in housing, they may need another year to feel safe with brooding a clutch. They're very sensitive to that.
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    What is the best way to feed geese?

    Geese are seasonal layers. They lay just for hatching purposes, in their minds, and it's only between late January until June, at the latest. Most geese only lay for a few months. If they don't have a cozy and cushy spot for nesting they won't lay. Are they doing the deed and no eggs being produced?
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    Ultrasound Rodent Eliminator

    We get mice in our shed that stores all the feed, tools, machines, etc. This isn't the chickens living space, but in proximity to their space for free ranging. Anyone know if this sonic wave would bother the chickens? Also have ducks and geese
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    Broken feathers, red skin

    I find a pour on for cattle. Is that what you use? I haven’t found Ivermectin Pour On for Poultry.
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    Ended 12th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along—Cutest Baby Fowl Photo Contest—Win a Brinsea Incubator!

    Our precious little Juniper being raised to mate with our one year old Juno. He is a 2 week old Toulouse.
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    Broken feathers, red skin

    Is this the dewormer for horses?
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    Red skin, broken feathers

    We have a guard goose that was pulling our chickens feathers, mostly at their necks or their tails, but since adjusting her diet we notice the painful redness around their preen glands and some missing wing feathers. I’m pretty sure this is a mouse problem, but do the mice actually chew on them...
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    How bad does molting affect a chicken?

    Sounds a bit like my flock currently. We are in northeast KS, cool but not frigid. Interested to hear what feedback you receive. I was thinking maybe a bullying issue since it’s my RIRs that look so bad and my Barred Rocks look fine.
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    Small Pool Water for Goose

    Thanks Island Girl. I wasn't even considering anything chemical. Thank you for your input. My husband just had to put an pool in ground for our Juno, goose. She struggles to get in and out otherwise. We weren't able to find a plastic kiddie pool this year, they sold out every time we tried!
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    Small Pool Water for Goose

    Yah, I kind of feel the same, but I've been impressed by some of the info shared on this blog.
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    Small Pool Water for Goose

    We have purchased a decent size rubber tub to bury in the ground for our gooses bath/pool time. We've put a drain in it and will construct a cover. Anyone have suggestions for water treatment to help keep the water longer before draining and refill?
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