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    Raw bleading butts

    Here is an update on my 6 chickens. The two with the butt bulling situation are on the mend and put in a separate area of the run while they heal. This morning when I went out to the coop I discovered my beautiful Barred Rock hen dead on the ground. The back side of her neck and upper back had...
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    Raw bleading butts

    I have a luxurious coop and large run! I let them free range while I clean their coop daily for an hour or so. I feed them a layer feed with extra protein. This happened while we were out of town for 5 days, so maybe one of the hens started pecking out of boredom. I have noticed one hen can be...
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    Raw bleading butts

    I just have 6 hens. They were all purchased as chicks. We have a very nice coop and run and I let them free range almost every day
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    Raw bleading butts

    I noticed my 8 month old hen had blood on her feet and then noticed that her bottom was featherless, was bloody and raw! This area is about 2 1/2” around. Her vent is perfectly healthy and clean. And she is able to poop and lay eggs. She does not show any other signs of sickness. I gave her an...
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