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Cindy replied to Lizz's discussion 'Sudden Chicken Death?' in the group Backyard Chickens"I have read something on the internet about a developing egg may have broken inside of her. If not caught in first 12 hrs that it is fatal. Just a guess. I'm still new with my 1St flock."
Rick Nichols replied to Rick Nichols's discussion 'New summer home for our small flock' in the group Backyard Chickens"So far yes. I will need to add a couple more next spring, I tried to hatch some of the Rhode Island reds eggs, but none of then made it, and she was the one killed. I might get lucky and find some Craigs list give a ways, but probably not till fall."
Rick Nichols commented on Michelle Wire's blog post 'My Homesteading Adventure: Toughening Up'"emph.. To quote myself; "I have always believed that Panic is a form of suicide". It sounds like you beat yourself up about it, but gently pulling her out, holding her to you, it sounds to me like you did not panic, and you did just what…"
Michelle Wire replied to Rick Nichols's discussion 'New summer home for our small flock' in the group Backyard Chickens"Sorry to hear that you lost one, Rick. I hope the rest stay safe!"
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New summer home for our small flock
I put together a small animal pen 10' x 10' with a shade. We moved our four chickens in, and the first night something climbed the pen and wiggled in. It killed and partially ate one of our hens, so I had to move the others back into the hot winter…See More
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The Stew: A Potluck Member Blog
Strawberry Sour Cream Brown Sugar Soaked Oat Muffins
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Second Crop: Five Acres of Weeds
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Oh Wait, More Patience.
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We Found Our Farm! First Crop: Patience.
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