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    swollen abdomen..always die

    i have in each hatch a couple of chicks that around the 3 week of age mark..develope a waddle in their walk, followed by their abdomen swelling up as if they cant poop..then they generally die or i cull them. When theyv only had the waddle and the next morning i find them dead, their abdomen...
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    Dorkings??

    well thanks to all for the information.. very very much appreciated..I am going to stick with the bloodlines i know to be pure and retain my breeders from within that core. U have all been extremely helpful and given me much to read. :) Thanks ppl :D
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    Dorkings??

    iv been breeding dorkings now for a couple of years and learning as i go..i replace my rooster every year..This year iv had good hatch results..BUT..some of the chicks have got yellow legs..dorkings in every other respect except for a few with the yellow legs..is this a throwback? should i cull...
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