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  1. I believe this is a lash egg from my Easter Egger, Sandy

    I believe this is a lash egg from my Easter Egger, Sandy

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    Salpingitis? Please help with some ideas

    From the behaviors and symptoms, I believe my hen, Sandy, may have salpingitis. I would welcome your thoughts about if you agree, what else I should check, and any treatment recommendations. Please don't just respond that I should take her to a vet - I am planning to do just that, but am hoping...
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    Hen with Prolapsed Vent

    Two days ago, I found Rotisserie, our year-old Silver Wyandotte, with a prolapsed vent. I cleaned her up, and gently pushed the prolapse back in. Since then, there has been no improvement, and I have bathed and "repaired" her perhaps 10 times. She is now separated, in the dark, off layer feed...
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    St. Louis Missouri

    I am in Webster Groves. I need a vet recommendation. Thanks in advance.I have a 1 year old hen who apparently cracked her beak today. She has stopped eating and is lethargic. How can I help her eat? The crack is near the nasal passage and runs across the beak. Sorry, it is not a pretty photo.
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    Possible Scratched Cornea

    Yesterday, Extra Crispy, our 9 month old Barred Rock may have been pecked in the eye by another of my chickens. She now keeps that eyelid closed (going on 28 hours). She is otherwise her usual self, loud, active, social, etc. Breathing sounds normal. And there is no swelling or pus in or around...
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    St. Louis Missouri

    We are in Webster Groves. Got our 4 hens in August. They are now about 16 weeks.
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