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    Orps have quit laying.

    Today our temps reached 87. But a few weeks ago we were having lovely highs in the 60s. My Brahmas tend to lay constant through winter time and my orphingtons always take a break. Not sure how that works though when it's the same temp year round? There body has to cycle at some point, I would think?
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    Orps have quit laying.

    Completely off topic, but do your Jersey's do good in Fl? We are in central florida as well and I am a bit worried about them in this heat. If they seem ok , do you know where to get them? Or did you order them from a hatchery? I can't find them anywhere Also, to your question. My...
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    Not sure what is wrong with my hen

    azygous, I think you are probably right. Well thank you so much again for taking the time to look at my chick. If I end up finding anything out I will be sure to post.
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    Not sure what is wrong with my hen

    Correct, only the feathers. That area you have circled is in fact the original area that had the blackish piece on her beak, that has now swollen. I will try to get a better picture. She is getting very aggravated with me prying on her. I have just not been able to figure out what it could...
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    Not sure what is wrong with my hen

    Ok, the back looks completely clear. I didn't see anything that is unusual. Just the inside of where here beak is in her mouth it looks black and dry, almost like it's rotting off.
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    Not sure what is wrong with my hen

    She can eat and drink, but I can tell that it's slowing. She definitely is lacking interest in it. And she has always been a thin hen because of her activity, but she has lost a little weight. I tried to get better pictures, but I can't keep her head still enough for my camera to focus. It...
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    Not sure what is wrong with my hen

    Don't know if these are better. I attached whole file. There is absolutely no smell at all.
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    Not sure what is wrong with my hen

    I have a 2 year old Buff and she started with a black spot on her lower beak for several months , not growing or anything. I kept an eye on it and thought mabye she just injured herself . Well we went on vacation for a week and had my neighbors watching them, and they didn't notice. But...
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    Down but not OUT in Winter Garden, Fl I want to keep my Chickens

    I too live in Winter Garden, Fl . And I purchased a home within the City Limits, I already have chickens but they currently reside at my parents until I build them a nice pen at my new residence. Well I just had the same problem with the City, I called them up to verify the Municode : "Sec...
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