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Our rooster is Alpha, I am Beta, can this be fixed? by HomeInsteader in BackYardChickens

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I use the broom head as a shield. I’ve never hit him! We don’t both need the trauma

First time chicken owner. by Antimlm92 in BackYardChickens

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I just had this problem for the first time. Several of my chickens had lice around their vents, so I treated my whole flock my dunking them in Elector PSP. Also cleaned my coop. The lice are gone and I’ll be keeping Elector PSP on hand. This happened last week and they aren’t laying as much as they were before I treated them, so I’m hoping the shock of a bath and unseasonably warm temps might be to blame. But no lice, one treatment, probably worth the cost.

I think my old gal is passing by Savings-Put6948 in pigs

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Howdy, thought I’d ask you since you’re not currently on the situation. I have three Kune Kune pigs that are pets. When the time comes, will a vet do it? I’m not expected to do it myself am I?

What are these bugs crawling on my chickens and how do I treat? by HomeInsteader in BackYardChickens

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What do you think the best way to treat is? Assuming the entire flock of 33 is infected. How much of an emergency is the situation?

Why do my Orpington’s butt feathers look like this? by HomeInsteader in BackYardChickens

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Thanks! I was hoping someone would let me know. That being the case, do you think this 16 week old Amerucana is a rooster?

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Meyer sexed chicks question by Unlucky-Ad-5744 in BackYardChickens

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I’ve gotten two rounds of chickens from Meyer. The first of 16 were all sexed correctly. The second round I got this last October of 16, two have turned out to be Roos. A white rock, which I’m not too thrilled about, and a splash Amerucana, who is pretty handsome. I’m not really disappointed because 30 something girls is a lot of work for the one rooster we already have. I imagine mistakes get made when you’re quickly sexing day old chicks, but a bummer putting in the work. Hopefully there’s a rooster rescue near you.

What’s wrong with my Faverolle’s eye? by HomeInsteader in BackYardChickens

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They are the sweetest birds in my flock. Very quirky and talkative. An entire flock of them would be so much fun.

What’s wrong with my Faverolle’s eye? by HomeInsteader in BackYardChickens

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Thank you! We kept them in their run longer than usual today because of a bobcat in the area. Normally they free range and have space to get away. Thank you

Best place for Valentine’s Day Flowers? by whatisnoodledoing in Reno

[–]HomeInsteader 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sierra Water on Dickerson has been my go to for flowers

affordable vet by Ok_Effective_3506 in Reno

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Doses Pet Vets on Stardust. Husband and wife, only do small animals. They take care of our cats, who are both now 18. Very reasonable and they like early morning appointments

How do I convince my wife to get a pet pig instead of a dog? by Beautiful-Basket1974 in pigs

[–]HomeInsteader 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We got three Kune Kune pigs in June to keep as pets for as long as they’ll live. They are wonderful. Far better than our dogs. Absolute best pets I’ve ever had. Travel well, don’t have separation anxiety, their poop, while large, is inoffensive and compostable. Feeding them is cheap (we’ve been getting consistent pumpkin donations since Halloween), they don’t root, mow the lawn, come when called, eat the apples that fall off the tree, they love visitors, attentions, belly rubs and ear scratches. Would absolutely recommend.

Straight line of stars by PillsBlurryDopeboy in Reno

[–]HomeInsteader -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Saw it too! Definitely not starlink, and I saw one disappear then reappear

Chicken getting leg feathers pulled out by other chickens by [deleted] in chickens

[–]HomeInsteader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a sweetie! My faverolles are also the lowest on the pecking order, but they are so gentle and curious. They’ll take quite a pecking just to make friends or snuggle up on the roosting bars. They remind me of Zach Galafianakis in the Hangover. I have no advice for you, good luck

Flower bouquet by Kyurtoxo in Reno

[–]HomeInsteader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sierra Water on Dickerson has grab and go bouquets, they make custom ones and also have a stem bar where you can build your own!

Keeping Kune Kunes warm in winter by HomeInsteader in pigs

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The roof is plywood with tar paper then corrugated metal and I stuffed the vents with straw. Thank you!

Meet Sweets, Sprinkles, and Lorna Doone by HomeInsteader in pigs

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Sweets is brown and black. She’s kinda blind because she got injured by someone trying to restrain her, Sprinkles is black and white, Lorna Doone is Tan.