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    Review by 'Amry' in article '9 Structures You Won't Believe Are Chicken Coops!'

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    Chicken has egg shell stuck in vent

    She is 3 years old and has consistently laid large eggs almost daily except for the occasional shell-less egg and malaise as described above. I do give a calcium supplement regularly with their food, mostly for her. Her vent looked okay today. Have 4 other birds at this time. Pretty sure...
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    Chicken has egg shell stuck in vent

    I did not get it out, but nothing was protruding as it had been. Her mood was much better after bath. Coincidentally, she is losing her status as Top Hen and I noticed that she had been hen pecked to the point of injuries scabbing over. The previous day, did notice other hens pulling small...
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    Chicken has egg shell stuck in vent

    Seems much better after a good soak. Loves the hair dryer after I am forced to bathe her. : )
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    Chicken has egg shell stuck in vent

    I have the same situation today and was so relieved to see this post for possible solutions. Hoping it will work for her as she is really ailing. It appears that the shell may have calicified as it has what appears to be and edge. Please wish me luck on this oldest and only of my original chickens.
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    Chicken has egg shell stuck in vent

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    Comment by 'Amry' in article 'Chicken Treat Chart: The Best Treats for Backyard Chickens'

    My birds absolutely love safflower seed which can be easily bought in a 5 lb bag. I sprinkle it around sparingly and the birds will follow me anywhere I shake the jar where I store it. Good for getting chickens back into the coop. I also give them yogurt, crab grass, and most any green that...
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    What type of predator could have caused this? :(

    Have heard and experienced that racoons just tear their heads off and leave.
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    Comment by 'Amry' in article 'Impacted Crop How To Treat Your Chickens Surgery Graphic Pic'

    Good job on the chicken. When people have an undigested wad in their stomach , like a hair ball, it is called a bezoar.
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    Chickens fighting all of a sudden??

    Based on their age, my guess is that they will start laying soon and are getting their teenage hormones. I had two birds that suddenly began squawking and next things I knew, their combs developed to the point of beginning to flop (leghorns) over and they started laying at about the same age as...
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    What in the ? Need veterinary advice, please.

    One, the last to pass on, was the only one losing feathers and poopey bottom. She did end up with maggots. Yuk. Thanks for your reply.
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    What in the ? Need veterinary advice, please.

    Thanks for the great information. The snake was probably dead for about 24 hours before I found the sick birds. Interestingly, on a whim, we put deer netting around their free range area with electric fencing to help keep out critters. About 5-6 snakes have gotten themselves so ensnared in the...
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    What in the ? Need veterinary advice, please.

    Live in Coastal Southern North Carolina with lots of wild-life. Beginning Thursday morning, Aug 9th) 3 of my chickens began getting ill and dying..( I was out of town until Thurs. eve, but hubby was taking care of them.) He said it had been very hot and humid. We had had a hotter, more humid...
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    They hate me...

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    Have 4 producing hens, just added chicks

    and am a little nervous about doing right by them and raising to become healthy hens. That's my story.
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