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    Last hen left

    You could also contact a local commercial poultry farm who are getting rid of hens who have outlasted their usefulness to them. These hens have never lived a good life and adopting one or more could give them a bit of life in their remaining days left. I'm down to three hens from the original...
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    Am I the only one who grocery shops for the chickens?

    I buy organic yogurt for my hens, as well I pick up corn on the cob for them. Sometimes the local produce store sells their veggies for either a fraction of the retail price or free. It's usually getting toward the end of it's shelf life but it saves lots of money. It will otherwise be trucked...
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    Tribute to my chickens

    I'm sorry for the loss of your hens. I lost two in the past two months, due to sour crop. Raising chickens is a hobby that brings the best out in me and I think others as well. Good luck with your other girls. Take care!
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    I euthanized my hen yesterday

    Yesterday I euthanized one of my white leghorns with a hatchet. It was difficult to do as I had never done anything like that before. She had been suffering from a sour crop. A couple of days ago she appeared to be recovering, but took a turn for the worse yesterday. After letting her out to...
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    Rainbow Bridge

    Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and...
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    My hen just passed away suddenly

    Yesterday I celebrated the 2nd birthday of my ten leghorns. They have been such a joy to me. This afternoon I looked out and one the hens was laying on the ground. I crawled on my hands and knees through the run and found she had just died, probably not a half hour earlier. They all seemed...
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    My 10 Leghorns are 2 years old today

    My 10 Leghorns are 2 years old today The day I picked up the day old chicks and brought them home, I fell in love with them. To anyone who is thinking of getting some chickens but are unsure of it, all I can say is do it. You won't regret it. They will make you smile and laugh everyday. 8-)
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    Sardines and other fish

    I don't believe that canned fish like sardines have salt added. They are salt water fish packed in spring water.
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    Sardines and other fish

    On occasion I give my 10 leghorns a treat of sardines. They go absolutely bonkers when I serve them the fish. Sardines are loaded with omega oils and the mushy bones are a source of calcium. Another treat they enjoy is canned salmon. Sorry, I tend to endulge my girls.
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    Is this Bumblefoot?

    Hi, I'm wondering if one of my hens may have Bumblefoot. Is this the condition shown in the photo? If so I welcome all suggestions on how to treat it. Thanks! Robert
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    Will my girl need a new friend?

    From what I know, yes you will need a mate for your remaining chicken. I think they need a group environment. They're not much for being alone. Good luck!
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    Nova Scotians cluck here!

    Hi, I live in Enfield and have ten Leghorns. They turn one year old on August 8. I'm happy to know there are other local chicken people here. Robert
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    Permanent Chicken Goggles???

    Hi folks, Early this year I had to give my ten pullets each goggles (I can't remember the proper name for them) to stop them from attacking each other. I hated to do it but nothing else was working. They nearly killed one of the flock. It was successful and they immediately became less...
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    My hen swallowed a screw

    My hen swallowed a 3/4" screw today after I dropped it on the ground while putting a hatch on the run. I looked and it was gone. I guess she thought it was a bug or worm. Can a chicken pass a screw through their digestive tract? My worst worry is that it will lodge itself and cause blood...
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    What to feed for tasty eggs?

    My 10 leghorns love dandelions. They almost jump up and down when they see me coming with them.
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