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    When to put chicks with older hens?

    My buff Orpington chicken, Suzie hatched 2 beautiful babies on May 10, 2014. I learned she takes care of them for 5 weeks then ditches them. Ever since the babies have been on their own. They wouldn't let them come into the coop at night. I wasn't too worried as it has been warm but now fall...
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    Magots On My Chicken !!!!!

    THANK YOU so much for this post. I just found the same thing. I am so distraught and upset. Although I did the same thing as you. I soaked her in water to get the maggots off. Do you know if I should give her a dewormer? I have some from before. I am so grossed out right now but don't...
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    Sick Chicken - Choking symptoms? Gape worm? Help!

    She looks 90% better today. Her crown is red again and she's walking around. Thank you. If she has respiratory issues is there anything I should watch for or do?
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    Sick Chicken - Choking symptoms? Gape worm? Help!

    I still have the question on whether I should give her 2 more treatments of the safe guard or stop?
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    Sick Chicken - Choking symptoms? Gape worm? Help!

    We looked in her throat and nothing was stuck and didn't look abnormal. Should I continue with the safeguard? I will try the dropper of oil in the morning. She got very upset when we massaged her lower part of her crop near her gizzard. Thank you.
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    Sick Chicken - Choking symptoms? Gape worm? Help!

    I am totally new to this site but would love any help you can offer. I have Buff Orpington Chickens. They are sweet lovable chickens. One of my girls, Polly started acting like she was choking. She would extend her neck and open her beak. She isn't making an sounds. Her poop is still...
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