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    Review by 'BrahmaGirl2018' in article 'The naturally good rooster'

    I am always interested in learning to read the behavior and actions of my chickens...both hens and roosters. This gives great insight to the traits to look for in a well mannered rooster (and hen), especially as we move forward to breeding this upcoming year. Thanks for the great info!
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    Year old hen is limping...day #2

    They were vaccinated against Marek's as day old chicks. I only have the original 5 I bought together a year ago. Everyone is being nice to her. Even her BFF is hanging by her side as company. I will try to post a video in a little while. I have a crate to separate her, but it stresses her out to...
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    Year old hen is limping...day #2

    My largest Brahma hen (she just turned a year old) is limping. No sign of bumblefoot, no swelling, no wounds. She was fine when I let them out yesterday morning. I went back out to let them out in the yard and noticed her limping. She is eating and drinking fine. She “chickened” around the run...
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    Impacted Crop that won’t improve!!

    Dealing with impacted/sour crop now. Curious as to how your girls is doing now. Can you update?
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    Sour Crop in a year old hen.....Help please!

    Update: We finished the 7 days of Miconazole 7. She is doing MUCH better. Way more energy and eating like a champ. Watching her weight and hoping it will start increasing quickly. Her crop is still not entirely empty in the morning (it is harder..about walnut size or smaller). I am really not...
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    Sour Crop in a year old hen.....Help please!

    OK massaged crop after first dose of Coconut Oil. It is definitely softer/squishier than first thing this morning. She is eating and drinking great! I checked two of my other hens for comparison, and since it's still rather early their crops are relatively flat...I will check everyone later this...
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    Sour Crop in a year old hen.....Help please!

    @azygous I have never given her any kind of oil. Exactly how do I do this without aspirating her? *Update...she ate it right up! That was easy enough. Will massage in 30 minutes.
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    Sour Crop in a year old hen.....Help please!

    Today is day #4 of her treatment. She is doing better (I think). She is eating more...she seems to A LOT more energy. I haven't caught her sleeping like she was. She stayed out with the other girl until right before dark instead of retreating to bed at like 6-6:30. The only thing that concerns...
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    Coccidia in chickens

    If you are treating with Corid for Coccidiosis, I believe you do not use medicated feed during the treatment time. I used 2 tsp for a gallon of water (fresh daily) for 7 days. Then followed with probiotics and vitamins.
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    Zuccini Plants are not growing Zuccinis

    You are lacking pollinators...if you want zucchinis you are going to have to pollinate the flowers yourself. Take a small paint brush and move pollen from one plant to another.
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    What's the temperature where you are???

    93 ....feels like 99 with humidity...crying "UNCLE"...summer can end now.....
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    Sour Crop in a year old hen.....Help please!

    She is still with her flock...should she not have access to the crumble? I really haven't seen her eating it to be honest but don't want her eating anything that is counter productive. I will stop the massages.
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    Sour Crop in a year old hen.....Help please!

    I have a year old Light Brahma, Benedict who seems to be suffering from sour crop from what I have read on here and other articles online. The whole flock was treated for Coccidiosis back in June. She seemed to be feeling better and eating and drinking well for a bit. Then I noticed she started...
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    Sour crop help?

    @Soot the silkie how did it go with your hen? I have one now that has the same issue (I believe so anyway). Crop was squishy and large (but still firm if that makes any sense--just not HARD) this morning...might have been that way yesterday as well, but I didn't notice. (Everyone will get daily...
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    Review by 'BrahmaGirl2018' in article 'Understanding Your Rooster.'

    This is a great article that examines the motivations of behavior. I am keeping this for future reference and will be recommending it to other keepers that have roosters.
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