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    Pullet rapidly deteriorating, drooping head, no poop over 24 hours, not eating and only dropper feeding

    This is just FYI. Poultry vets can be hard to find. What I look for are avian vets, or exotic animal vets. I have lived in various states and have never failed to find a vet who is classified as avian or exotic that would not treat chickens, ducks, turkeys, and guineafowl. Also, another...
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    New Hoop Coop/Run

    One thing I noticed from your pictures: it looks like you have field fence on the sides of your run with the plastic/tarp placed over it. Predators may come and shred the plastic/tarp and leave your birds vulnerable to other predators such as snakes, which will eat eggs and chicks. I have also...
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    Off grid cabin with chickens and limited access - possible?

    Regarding the set up of your run, in order to keep predators from digging under your run, make sure you put an apron down around the perimeter. I would use hardware cloth as it holds up better than chicken wire. Be sure to pin down the apron so it has no chance of some how bending upward...
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    Oldest Hen Age and Breed

    I had a black game hen, named Raven, who lived 13+ years. She was an adult when I rescued her, and I had her for 13 years. So who knows how old she really was. She had spurs, but laid eggs, so she was definitely a hen.
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    Aggressive Rooster? Or Not 🐓?

    I have found that a good strong broom works well as a barrier and a defensive weapon against a mean rooster.
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    Wobbly chicken please help she’s my favourite!!

    This hen means a lot to you. Could you take her to an avian vet to get an accurate diagnosis? Once that is known, an effective treatment can be given, if available.
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    New to chickens, unsure about some behaviors

    Just a suggestion here. Whatever kind or size of coop and run you have, always put an apron around it on the ground to prevent predators from getting your birds by digging under the run. I have always extended my apron back 2 ft, and made it out of chicken wire or hardware cloth. This really...
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    New to chickens, unsure about some behaviors

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    Eggbound with Two Eggs Simultaneously | Broken & Soft Shell

    Would you be able to take her to an avian vet?
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    My chicken will not eat!

    I think I would take her to an avian vet. You should be able to find one listed under the American Association of Avian Vets.
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    Rooster to lose both legs: Quality of Life?

    I am so sorry about this rooster and the other chickens who suffered or died. Is your friend willing to do anything to improve their coop or quality of care? Would your friend accept any recommendations or assistance from you? If not, perhaps someone should report this case of animal cruelty...
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    Baby Chick Hatched Without Eyes

    I raised a blind hen, and she lived for 8 years. As she got older, she was able to join my flock and did very well. She always ran straight to me whenever I called her name. She was one of the sweetest birds I ever had. I did help her onto the roost every night, but otherwise she was able...
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    Reconsidering my chicken dreams....

    I certainly understand the issues that you are dealing with. In spite of the problems you are having, do the chickens bring you any joy? If so, (and I don't know all of their ages) you may want to keep them for as long as they live (since they have relatively short life spans), as I have never...
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    Rats???

    I had a terrible problem with rats too. The only thing that worked for me was a cat. I was fortunate enough to get one that was a good mouser from the local animal shelter. I had tried feral cats earlier, but they were of no help whatsoever. Anyway, this cat cleaned out all the rats from my...
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    is she TO OLD TO LAY eggs ??

    How experienced are you with chickens? If you are looking for hens to supply you with eggs for breakfast most days, Aseels are not the breed for you! Regarding the hen's age, sometimes it's not easy to tell. The one with the pale face may be fine, her paleness can mean she is just out of...
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