We had a backyard visit from a fox who managed to dig a hole big enough to get into our run, but not big enough to pull the chicken he killed out through it....
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Ronda Scott
barnyardpunch
May 9, 2013 10:06 pm
You might call PHS/SPCA. They handle all the road kill that CalTrans picks up. It then goes to a rendering plant in San Jose somewhere, but I don't know the...
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Joel' Rutsky
joelrut...
May 9, 2013 10:56 pm
I have taken them to the Palo Alto humane society and for $10 the will dispose of it. Joel' ________________________________ From: jodybuckley...
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Cindy BURGDORF
cindyburgdor...
May 10, 2013 3:04 am
 I would not worry about burying something at least 12 inches deep.  For several years, I have planted my tomatoes (at least 25 each year) with a fish...
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Theresa Edison
kirktheresaa...
May 10, 2013 5:21 am
Our friends had the same thing happen. I am so sorry. They put it in their compose bin. They did not want to bury it because it would only attract more... ... ...
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Cliff Cassin
cassinunlimited
May 10, 2013 9:37 am
 I really hope you get this fast. I could not inform anyone about our trip, because it was impromptu. we had to be in Philippines for Tour.. The program was...
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Paul
pauld203
May 10, 2013 3:41 pm
The chicken can be safely be buried on your own property using a "post hole digger" ...
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David Sarasua
dsarasua1
May 10, 2013 5:21 pm
You have several choices. You can haul it to the humane society and they will dispose of it. You can dig a hole in your back yard - I did read that you did not...
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Marcella
raedmarh
May 10, 2013 7:34 pm
We dig deep and then put a large rock or paving stone over top to discourage diggers. We have some oddly placed paving stones around our place.........
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Joel' Rutsky
joelrut...
May 10, 2013 9:19 pm
I think I have asked this question before but anyone have any answers to why some of my hens get really dirty bottoms? Poop, feathers, leaves all clinging to...
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Michelle
michelle_b007
May 10, 2013 10:02 pm
I agree with David - personally, I bury them in my yard in an out of the way place, about 12-18" down, and put a few large rocks on top. They decompose...
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Theresa Edison
kirktheresaa...
May 11, 2013 5:16 am
Your not the only one!! I did the exact same thing....I also would love to get feedback! -- Theresa Edison...
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Paul
pauld203
May 11, 2013 5:41 pm
I have 7 RIR's and Black Australorps. All are about one year old, except for a three year old RIR with the dirty bottom. I have noticed this in past stock and...
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Joel' Rutsky
joelrut...
May 11, 2013 10:51 pm
Good to know. Joel' ________________________________ From: Paul <pauld203@...> To: SanMateoChickens@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, May 11, 2013 10:41:22 AM...
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Marcella
raedmarh
May 11, 2013 11:50 pm
Is this gleet? http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/vent-gleet-aka-nasty-chicken-butt...
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Theresa Edison
kirktheresaa...
May 12, 2013 5:45 am
Hi, I have 4 hens of my own. My neighbor rushed over today and said her Bruhma killed her new Silkie. I went over and the Silkie was barely breathing. I ...
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Marcella
raedmarh
May 12, 2013 7:04 am
The Brahma really almost killed the Silkie? Wow. Did you get a good look at the wounds? How bad were they? Do any of them need stitches? Apart from a good look...
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cnupoxem
May 13, 2013 11:09 pm
Hello, was wondering about the current San Bruno regulations and permits for backyard chickens and coops for single family houses. Is it still no more than...
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Paul
pauld203
May 14, 2013 12:59 am
Hi cnupoxem, Look in the "files" section in the upper left side of this page. There are a couple of PDF files concerning San Mateo regulations. ...
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cnupoxem
May 14, 2013 3:50 am
Thank you! The links to the files seem to be empty though. I am looking for regulations specific to San Bruno, because they may or may not be different from...
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Alejandra Meza
alzamez
May 14, 2013 3:13 pm
As far as I know, it's still only 2 chickens without a permit. We have 3, so far our neighbors haven't said anything! ...
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Sonia
soniasohn
May 14, 2013 7:28 pm
HI. I have a starter chicken coop good for 3 chickens. Looks like this though mine is used and needing bit of maintenance. I'm in HIllsborough if someone is...
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pattiincausa
May 18, 2013 4:27 pm
Hi All, I have a girl that's been pecked and has an open wound. I've brought her into the house to take care of her and would like to get some chicken diapers...
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Michelle Bosch
michelle_b007
May 18, 2013 5:57 pm
MyPetChicken.com has them, with free shipping, too. http://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog/Diapers-and-Saddles/Chicken-Diaper-Free-shipping-p494.aspx - Michelle...
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Theresa Edison
kirktheresaa...
May 18, 2013 7:16 pm
Diapers? I don't know. Can you put her in a kennel cage or or large storage container with lid off or holes in it? We used hydrogen peroxide and neosporin on...
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Laurie
environmom95112
Jun 9, 2013 4:20 pm
Gorgeous 3-month-old (almost) cockerel up for adoption. He recently started to crow. My daughter's favorite of the bunch- we were so hoping for a pullet :(...
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Joel' Rutsky
joelrut...
Jun 12, 2013 11:44 pm
Hi I can't remember when I moved my chicks to the outside world a few years ago. Is 5 weeks to young to put them in an outdoor coop and enclosed run? ...
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Marie
shinytreasure
Jun 13, 2013 12:28 am
Hi Joel, Your girls should have the protection of being fully feathered, and not downy soft, especially if they are exposed to the weather and don't have a...
