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    Will Single Hen Accept New Chicks?

    We had an attack that left us with one hen, Peaches, our Buff Orp. She is so sweet, and honestly a favorite of the family. We have since acquired 7 chicks (1-2 weeks old). Is there any chance she would accept them without being broody? If not, how long should I wait to introduce? I hate that she...
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    Black Australorps Looking Terrible Since Feb. 2021!

    How often will I need to do this? I just sprayed them and the coop yesterday.
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    Small White Chicken w/Black Markings?

    Thanks, everyone for your help! I'm going to call her a Light Brahma mix. ;)
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    Black Australorps Looking Terrible Since Feb. 2021!

    Thank you. I just bought some Durvet Permethrin 10%. Do I spray the chickens directly, or just the coop quarters/run, or all?
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    Small White Chicken w/Black Markings?

    She lays light brown eggs.
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    Black Australorps Looking Terrible Since Feb. 2021!

    I have a flock of 7, and all of my girls have beautiful feathers EXCEPT the two Black Australorps. They have been this way since February, so they can't still be molting, can they?!? They look rough and dingy and their faces are even in bad shape. I don't have mites, and I don't believe it's...
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    Small White Chicken w/Black Markings?

    Can anyone tell me what breed this white chicken is? She's the smallest chicken in the flock, but she's feisty! It looks like she is developing feathers on her legs/feet as well.
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    Chicken with Bare Butt and Bloody Eggs - Help Please

    Ok, thank you. I'll grab her before she goes in tonight. Is antibiotic ointment ok?
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    Chicken with Bare Butt and Bloody Eggs - Help Please

    I've noticed that one of my hens (of 6, no rooster) has a bare area on her butt. I thought it was typical feather loss, but now I'm not so sure. It's been a few weeks and doesn't seem to be getting any better. Over the past few days, I have also noticed blood on her eggs. It's possible that they...
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    Two Dead Chickens in 24 Hours

    Everyone EXCEPT the Barred Rock. Hers is still full. Feel like lumpy pudding.
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    Two Dead Chickens in 24 Hours

    All hens appear to be drinking with the exception of the Barred Rock. She just kind of lumbers around. They eat Country Road layer crumble, but they also get scraps (you can see fruit in their run) and free-range in the mornings.
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    Two Dead Chickens in 24 Hours

    My black Australorp is looking a little better this morning. I saw her eating and drinking. The Barred Rock, however, is about the same. Not really eating or drinking, but she is, at least, walking around a bit. She does not appear to have any breathing issues. Her crop is still large. I will...
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    Two Dead Chickens in 24 Hours

    Thanks. I'm in central Illinois, near So. Louis. We have city water.
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    Two Dead Chickens in 24 Hours

    I just posted pictures of two more of my birds that are exhibiting similar symptoms. Can you take a look and let me know what you think?
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    Two Dead Chickens in 24 Hours

    Today there are two more exhibiting symptoms. I have taken pictures of them. It's one of my Black Australorps and my other Barred Rock. They are very lethargic. Puffed up, tail in the air, like when they sleep. Combs are dull and drooped. Not eating or drinking well at all. None of my girls are...
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