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    Possible ingrown feather

    Over the past couple of days, I've noticed this red bump on my Light Brahma rooster's foot. There's no other sign of injury, and he's otherwise acting, eating, and drinking fine. He has a slight limp if he tries to run. My first thought was an ingrown feather since it's a single bump on the...
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    Rooster Stumbling and Swaying won't eat or drink.

    Hi Barbara, thank you SO much for responding. This is the clearest advice i've gotten all day. He is a 10 - 11 months old Welsummer I did make a run to the store to get him an electrolyte vitamin mix once I got him to take water. I will try to feed him as you suggested and double check...
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    Rooster Stumbling and Swaying won't eat or drink.

    I'm lucky enough to have an avian vet 2 miles from my house but he cannot see my Rooster for another two days and I'm wondering if there is anything I can do in the meantime. Symptoms: A couple days ago I noticed his crow wasn't as clear and loud. It became raspy at the end almost like he...
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    Scared Hen Won't Leave Coop

    My dogs (who are usually good with the chickens) chased one of them into a bush yesterday. I was right there so I was able to stop them so I'm pretty sure that there was no physical damage done. Now this hen won't leave the coop. I understand that this behavior is typical after a hen has an...
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    My young hen stopped laying eggs??

    Thank you for the replies. I didn't wan to get too worried because she is so young and just started laying. I just thought it was odd that she would sit in the nesting box even though she's not laying an egg. I do have a light on in the coop to help with the lack of light. I will just wait it...
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    My young hen stopped laying eggs??

    Hi all, I am a newbie to backyard chickens. I've been using these forums to answer most of my questions and it's been a life saver (or egg saver ;-). Now I have a questions that I don't see an answer to. I have three chickens two started laying eggs about a week ago. I have a camera on the...
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    New to Chickens in NJ

    Yes, Victor is who I met with. I was impressed with him. He had a lot of great information. Good luck and let me know how it goes!
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    New to Chickens in NJ

    I never made it to the fair either. I got a last minute call from Jersey Chickens in Jackson and I was able to pick up some 4 week old chicks. But in my research I did find other places but I did not visit them. 1. Big Dog Farm in Pompton Plains. I actually don't know much about their...
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    New to Chickens in NJ

    Thanks everyone! I was leaning toward getting Rhode Island Reds because they are pretty hardy and can handle our Jersey winters. I was also hoping to get started pullets for my first time which also limits my options. I looked into Jersey Chickens as well but they don't have started pullets...
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    New to Chickens in NJ

    Hi I'm brand new to raising chickens. I've been thinking about it for a couple years now and finally taking the plunge. I so new I don't even have the chickens yet. I have the coop and run ready but am having trouble finding a place to purchase the actual chickens in Northern New Jersey...
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