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 Topic: Old time poultry |
SandraR
Replies: 21
Views: 296151
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 Forum: Poultry Posted: Thu Apr 06, 17 3:32 pm Subject: Old time poultry |
No, it was some really peculiar black thing - all black - combs, wattles, even inside their mouths.
Never mind, Im obviously losing the plot! 
Ayam Cemani |
| Topic: Mealworms |
SandraR
Replies: 31
Views: 163892
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Forum: Livestock and Pets Posted: Fri Sep 09, 16 1:53 pm Subject: Mealworms |
Would love to see a step by step photographic guide.  |
| Topic: Broody goose advice, please? |
SandraR
Replies: 8
Views: 21260
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Forum: Poultry Posted: Mon Jun 06, 16 5:01 pm Subject: Broody goose advice, please? |
Apparently geese aren't as 'fussy' as chicken when accepting young.
The gander will often take on the duty of care with goslings of any age.
Quoted from overthegate forum
"just put the goslin ... |
| Topic: Injured duck eyes |
SandraR
Replies: 14
Views: 25046
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Forum: Poultry Posted: Mon May 23, 16 2:45 pm Subject: Injured duck eyes |
| If brought in it could be dietary, a lack of vitamins is also sited as a cause along with lack of clean water deep enough to immerse the head. |
| Topic: Injured duck eyes |
SandraR
Replies: 14
Views: 25046
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Forum: Poultry Posted: Mon May 23, 16 2:34 pm Subject: Injured duck eyes |
Poultry and Waterfowl Problems by Michael Roberts.
"Dirty Sticky eye"
Wash eye 2x a day with warm mild solution of TCP Once dry apply Golden Eye ointment.Condition should show improvement after ... |
| Topic: Turkeys |
SandraR
Replies: 10
Views: 91948
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Forum: Poultry Posted: Sat Apr 23, 16 1:41 pm Subject: Turkeys |
Keeping them with chickens increases the chances of blackhead but worming regularly reduces the risk.Once they've reached adulthood they are at less of a risk as they've built up an immunity.
Mine ... |
| Topic: The big move, looking for property with land |
SandraR
Replies: 25
Views: 256624
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Forum: Finance and Property Posted: Sat Apr 09, 16 10:41 am Subject: The big move, looking for property with land |
| Very exciting !! wishing you all, all the very best |
| Topic: Here we go again |
SandraR
Replies: 12
Views: 19078
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Forum: Poultry Posted: Fri Apr 08, 16 4:58 pm Subject: Here we go again |
| Have you considered botulism |
| Topic: Working with schools |
SandraR
Replies: 28
Views: 207718
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Forum: Small Business Questions, Ideas and Advice Posted: Mon Apr 04, 16 12:42 pm Subject: Working with schools |
Sarah and Claire (both on Facebook and Twitter) run incubator hire schemes for schools etc.
https://www.hensforhire.co.uk/
http://www.sussexgardenpoultry.co.uk/ |
| Topic: Anyone here keep Leghorn chickens? |
SandraR
Replies: 10
Views: 20438
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Forum: Poultry Posted: Sat Sep 05, 15 7:48 pm Subject: Anyone here keep Leghorn chickens? |
| Goldtops were the traditional broody hen - a Light Sussex/Silkie cross giving you the broodiness of the silkie but larger in size due to the Light Sussex. (Bodgers Light Sussex still maintain the broo ... |
| Topic: Anyone here keep Leghorn chickens? |
SandraR
Replies: 10
Views: 20438
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Forum: Poultry Posted: Wed Sep 02, 15 1:58 pm Subject: Anyone here keep Leghorn chickens? |
I keep a flock of Exchequer Leghorns, fantastic layers, great forages, not easily spooked but can fly, don't go broody.
http://www.downsizer.net/gallery/27590/10349063_840374935996993_31188971253 ... |
| Topic: hatching eggs |
SandraR
Replies: 4
Views: 10988
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Forum: Trading Post Posted: Mon Apr 20, 15 11:22 am Subject: hatching eggs |
enough? birds?
what is this enough you speak of
I would just like it noted I have 3 empty enclosures and 3 empty houses and a growers pen vacant!!
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| Topic: Running courses from home |
SandraR
Replies: 1
Views: 53085
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Forum: Small Business Questions, Ideas and Advice Posted: Tue Jan 20, 15 2:28 pm Subject: Running courses from home |
Advice / Info. needed please on running poultry courses from home - public liability insurance, use of home for business, trading standard, EH etc.
Thank you |
| Topic: Bantam size egg boxes |
SandraR
Replies: 7
Views: 14433
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Forum: Poultry Posted: Sat Jan 03, 15 6:26 pm Subject: Bantam size egg boxes |
| I can't find any and to be honest I'm not sure I'd be able to cover the cost of them with egg price. I'm hoping to sell most as hatching eggs, once suitable. |
| Topic: Bantam size egg boxes |
SandraR
Replies: 7
Views: 14433
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Forum: Poultry Posted: Sat Jan 03, 15 2:55 pm Subject: Bantam size egg boxes |
I now have bantams and now have bantam eggs  where can I buy small size egg boxes please, also a guide on pricing the eggs for sale.
Many thanks |
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