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    Possibly losing hens to Marek’s

    Thank you so much for your reply. Through my research earlier today, I actually did come across your article and I very much appreciate you sharing your story. I’m really grateful you took the time to respond to my post. My two hens who have shown signs are both 2.5 years old. There are three...
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    Possibly losing hens to Marek’s

    I’ll look into it more. Thank you. I’m realizing this is ultimately unavoidable. I read in an article here that it can travel up to 5 miles and, as you said, infect the vaccinated and unvaccinated. My thought is I will assess damages and then continue on. As I introduce more birds to my...
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    Possibly losing hens to Marek’s

    The one we lost and the other showing signs are both 2.5 years old. Their diet is Kalmbach 17% Protein layer feed. We occasionally toss in cold or frozen fruits and veggies on hot days, but they don’t get many “treats”. I looked into the necropsy. I can do it, but the closest location that...
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    Possibly losing hens to Marek’s

    Hello, Small flock keeper (15 hens) of 2 years in Northern CA. we’re aware it could be something else that killed her, however, this morning we noticed a different hen has a gray milky eye. When we saw this, our first concern became Marek’s as it looks exactly like it. I attached a photo for...
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    Possibly losing hens to Marek’s

    Hello, Small flock keeper (15 hens) of 2 years in Northern CA. we’re aware it could be something else that killed her, however, this morning we noticed a different hen has a gray milky eye. When we saw this, our first concern became Marek’s as it looks exactly like it. I attached a photo for...
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    Can chicks eat beef liver too?

    I regularly give my full grown flock beef liver treats, but can baby chicks partake as well? At what age is it ok to begin feeding them raw organs?
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    My Blue Laced red Wyandotte chicks don’t have combs

    ok, makes sense after looking that up. These two have literally nothing right now, so I guess I’ll begin to see the small bumps of their comb pop up over the next couple of weeks 🙂 thank you!
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    My Blue Laced red Wyandotte chicks don’t have combs

    Hello, I have two Blue Laced Red Wyandotte chicks that are both 3 weeks old. Neither have combs yet while all my other same aged chicks of other breeds do. What’s more is that one Wyandotte chick has pink skin where the comb should be while the other has black. This is my first time raising...
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    My EEs stopped laying

    That’s interesting! Good to know, thank you. I was beginning to worry something was wrong
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    My EEs stopped laying

    I don’t know if it would be considered free range, but they have a 400 square foot run that’s fully enclosed and a 32 square foot coop. I’ve searched for eggs that could be hiding, but I haven’t found any. And there really aren’t any places they could be hiding. Everything is pretty visible
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    My EEs stopped laying

    I have 5 hens and 1 roo, all are 24 weeks old. Of the hens, 3 are Rhode Island Reds and 2 are EEs. They all began laying at about 20 weeks. It started out as 1 or 2 eggs per day both brown and blue eggs. Then about two weeks ago we had a massive heat wave and they all stopped laying. Since then...
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    Feeding laying hens and a rooster

    Hello, I have a flock of 5 laying hens and one rooster. They are 10 weeks old and still on starter feed. But when they’re 18 weeks, I’m not sure what to switch them to. I’m under the impression laying hens require different nutrition than a rooster. Any recommendations?
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    Can anyone sex my 9 wk old Easter Egger?

    I’ll try and get some photos of that. The best I have for now are attached. None of the wing feathers though
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    Can anyone sex my 9 wk old Easter Egger?

    My chickens are 9 weeks old and this one stands out as being “different”. It’s slightly bigger, has a different color pattern, a different looking comb, and is a bit more aggressive than the rest. I’m guessing cockerel, but hoping pullet! Any thoughts?
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