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post #11 of 19
3/8/12 at 10:18pm
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Thank you, I have oyster shell for them - I can't wait to see them in the morning. I think they are red or golden sex links.

 

K

Kate Thornton - 1 Rhode Island Red, 1 White Leghorn, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Copper Marans, 2 rescue hens might be Speckled Sussex, 3 doggies, 1 elderly cat and one tolerant husband.
My Website: http://www.katethornton.net

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Kate Thornton - 1 Rhode Island Red, 1 White Leghorn, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Copper Marans, 2 rescue hens might be Speckled Sussex, 3 doggies, 1 elderly cat and one tolerant husband.
My Website: http://www.katethornton.net

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post #12 of 19
3/8/12 at 10:24pm

I have read that a one-month quarantine should be observed in chickens of questionable health before integrating into your flock.  This may be extreme, but a true quarantine means to totally separate, including air space, to prevent the spread of air-borne illnesses.  Only then, should you begin the integration process...  Again, just something I read recently, others more knowledgeable should chime in. :)

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"A box without hinges, key,or lid; yet golden treasure inside is hid." ~ J.R.R. Tolkien

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post #13 of 19
3/9/12 at 8:44am
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Elissa, a one-month quarantine is really a good idea and we have the space for it, too. Plus, I think it will take them that long to grow enough to be in with the big girls at the bottom of the pecking order without danger, too. We took a look at them this morning - they are eating like there's no tommorow!

 

They can see the other chickens accross the way, but are not near them. They appear to be lice-free, but got the treatment anyway, just to make sure. We'll be checking for worms, too.

 

JenellYB, they look like super-skinny versions of your avatar, one more darkly patterned than the other. And they are very sweet - they ran to me this morning in their cage, looking for food, which I gave them. DH says they must have thought they died in the night and woke up in paradise. He's right - we live in a paradise here. I'm so glad we got the new chickens. Well, I am off to watch "chicken tv" for a couple of hours.

 

Thank you everyone for your advice. You are all very kind.

 

Kate

Kate Thornton - 1 Rhode Island Red, 1 White Leghorn, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Copper Marans, 2 rescue hens might be Speckled Sussex, 3 doggies, 1 elderly cat and one tolerant husband.
My Website: http://www.katethornton.net

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Kate Thornton - 1 Rhode Island Red, 1 White Leghorn, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Copper Marans, 2 rescue hens might be Speckled Sussex, 3 doggies, 1 elderly cat and one tolerant husband.
My Website: http://www.katethornton.net

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post #14 of 19
3/11/12 at 10:03am
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Here they are after only a few days of regular feeding - they are both looking much healthier and are now very active and friendly. They had a few hours in an enclosed run yesterday and spent the time in the sun taking dust baths. They have now learned to eat from a feeder cup and drink from a waterer. And they take treats from my hand - they love those mealworms! They have both put on a few ounces of weight and have been treated for parasites and lice.

 

I am so glad to have them. That's Flora on the left and Dora in front on the right. Aren't they pretty?

Their sores are starting to heal up. They still gorge on their food, so I am careful to ration it out so they don't overeat like they did that first night. They are about 1/3 the size of my other hens. But such pretty feathers!

 

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Kate Thornton - 1 Rhode Island Red, 1 White Leghorn, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Copper Marans, 2 rescue hens might be Speckled Sussex, 3 doggies, 1 elderly cat and one tolerant husband.
My Website: http://www.katethornton.net

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Kate Thornton - 1 Rhode Island Red, 1 White Leghorn, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Copper Marans, 2 rescue hens might be Speckled Sussex, 3 doggies, 1 elderly cat and one tolerant husband.
My Website: http://www.katethornton.net

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post #15 of 19
3/11/12 at 10:42am

They look OK. Just keep water & food available 24/7. Keep the water fresh daily & give them avian charge in their waterer.Plus, clean their cage daily you did the right thing.

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I'm out of eggs. But I know where some brown ones are. I now raise big Ol' Honkin' Bob Whites & Layed back Coturnix. Pray For Rain In Texas!

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post #16 of 19
3/11/12 at 11:16am

Your Dora looks alot like my Easter Egger hen with the same coloring, shape of tail and pea comb. Mine is a bantam size hen and lays a bluish egg. She is a hardy girl- she survived a terrible infection last summer caused by an overzealous Rooster. She is skittish, but a wonderful little hen. While mine is small in size- she is big in attitude!

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post #17 of 19
3/11/12 at 2:32pm

They are pretty little girls. Flora looks a lot like my speckled sussex hen but yours has more white feathering plus has the white ear lobes. Pretty....I love the speckled breeds.

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post #18 of 19
3/12/12 at 1:52am

I'm so happy for you and your new little hens! They look like they'll be healthy in no time! smile.png

1 Pit/Chowchow Puppy (Carmen), 1 Boyfriend (Xander)

5 Black Sexlink, 3 Red Sexlink, 1 New Hampshire Red, 1 Cockoo Maran, 2 Delaware, 6 Rhode Island Red, 1 RIR Rooster, 7 Pekin Ducks, 1 Cayuga Duck, 1 Guinea Fowl, 17 Californian Rabbits.

 

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1 Pit/Chowchow Puppy (Carmen), 1 Boyfriend (Xander)

5 Black Sexlink, 3 Red Sexlink, 1 New Hampshire Red, 1 Cockoo Maran, 2 Delaware, 6 Rhode Island Red, 1 RIR Rooster, 7 Pekin Ducks, 1 Cayuga Duck, 1 Guinea Fowl, 17 Californian Rabbits.

 

Incubator: 0

 

The wish list is much longer.

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post #19 of 19
3/12/12 at 5:59am

I would say that Flora is a Speckled Sussex!!! Gorgeous girl!!!!!!!

 here is a link to photos of them.

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=speckled+sussex&qpvt=speckled+sussex&FORM=IGRE

 

Not to sure what the other one is. I have had a lot of RSL, and the other doesnt really resemble any of mine, but being malnurished, who knows. I am sure someone can chime in who has them as well.

 

They are both soooo lucky to have you for a new Momma. such pretty girls again. Keep us posted. love to see photos of them as they get better.

 

I looked at all the caged animals in the barn...the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness, and betrayal. And I was angry."God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?"God was silent for a moment, and then He spoke softly, "I have done something," he replied.  "I created you."

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I looked at all the caged animals in the barn...the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness, and betrayal. And I was angry."God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?"God was silent for a moment, and then He spoke softly, "I have done something," he replied.  "I created you."

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