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    Flock won't accept my Ancona

    Well we made it through the first night. There have been squabbles but the Ancona has figured out a couple of safe spots. One is the nesting box, the other is a high perch in the pen. Hopefully the others will leave her alone enough to eat and drink.
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    Flock won't accept my Ancona

    I do let the chickens range occasionally. I will try the introduction again today and watch closely and try not to interfere unless it gets dangerous to the Anconas health. Thanks for the input everyone.
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    Flock won't accept my Ancona

    I don't know what happened to the post I tried to make from my phone. I don't know how old any of the hens are. The flock we got from a friend that was moving to Arizona and the Ancona was picked up by Animal control when it was running around town and we adopted it when no one claimed it.
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    Flock won't accept my Ancona

    Try as I may with everyone advice, the current flock will not accept the Ancona I adopted. I have her isolated next to the others to keep her safe for now. I put another hen, a Wyandotte, in with her with no problem but when she was put in with the others they attacked, especially the...
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    I just got her/him?

    She is looking much better and acting less scared. More docile and seems relaxed when I hold her.
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    I just got her/him?

    The wound is looking better. She is eating and drinking and has definitely perked up. We will keep her separated for awhile still then move one hen in with her and see how it goes. She really like melon but only seems to eat it when I'm holding her and offering it to her. I want to thank...
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    I just got her/him?

    Gatorade or the like?
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    I just got her/him?

    Yes, her eyes are fine. They are just closed in this picture. It looks nasty but she is eating and drinking.
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    I just got her/him?

    Sounds like a good idea. After she has healed up, we will try that.
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    I just got her/him?

    Thank you for your reply. The other chickens really got after her today and plucked all the feathers from the back of her head and neck. My wife and I washed it with a Epson salt solution and applied an antibiotic ointment. I moved her into a run by herself next to the other run. They can all...
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    I just got her/him?

    Here is a good look at her. I think her earlobes are a peas soup green.
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    I just got her/him?

    The local animal control picked up this chicken and we were able to adopt it as no one claimed her. She is much smaller than the other ones we have and there will obviously be some pecking order to sort out. I would like to know if anyone could identify the breed for me. Thanks.
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    Automatic Door Openers

    Look at the Poultry Butler. The gear drive is reliable. NO string to break. It moves slow enough for the chickens to move through and not get caught. It is fully programmable.
  14. Coop D'Ville in Wyoming

    Coop D'Ville in Wyoming

    Shown is framed out coop. The base is on landscape timbers that are sloped on the ends to allow it to be slid or rolled on poles. Most of the lumber is left over from previous projects. The base is 4'x6' and is 7' tall. The front panel is attached. The door has self-closing hinges so it will...
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    Keeping the coop fresh

    X2 on the poop board with SweetPDZ under the roost. I use that and don't have an issue with smell in my coop.
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