I built the coop 3 weeks ago, but now I've added the run (further down in the story).
Thanks,
eggplucker
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Does anyone have any suggestions about what I might do? I think he's dying, and there may be nothing I can...
Our rooster, Frankie, abouit 4 1/2 weeks old, isn't looking so good. He's not eating much and his activity level has dropped to near zero. He sleeps all the time, even when holding him.
Does anyone have any suggestions about what I might do? I think he's dying, and there may be nothing I can...
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