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    after quarantine for a sick hen

    One of my Rhode Island Reds had a very swollen eye. The vet diagnosed her with infectious coryza. None of my other hens were infected even though they roost in pretty tight quarters. I have been giving her doxycycline twice a day for a week now. Vet says 14 days and keep her isolated so we can...
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    Home made vs commercial feed

    Such helpful posts. Thank you all.
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    New chicken Mom in CT

    Thank you so much for your reply. They are 9 months old. And thank you so much for the condolences. I really got quite attached to these birds. They have so much personality. In CT where I am there certainly are a lot of predators. I try to keep a watchful eye on my flock but foxes and hawks--...
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    Fermented feed: interesting development

    I tried fermented feed. But my hens would not eat it. I tried it at 1 day, 2 days and 3 days. They would not touch it. Is there a type of feed that ferments better than others?
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    Home made vs commercial feed

    I would like to make my own feed for my Rhode Island Red hens. They are sooo fussy with commercial feeds. I feel I can guarantee nutritional value as well as freshness if I make it myself. I spoke to my vet who was a little concerned that the recipe I used was verified as including the nutrients...
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    New chicken Mom in CT

    Hello Everyone, I am raising Rhode Island Reds in CT. I love my hens so much and make short videos of them for my staff. During COVID it has kept me and my staff sane. Sadly, I started with a flock of 8 but lost one to a fox, one to red shouldered hawk and one to fatty liver disease. This last...
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    Liver disease

    Hello everyone, I am so sorry about the losses I have read about. I just lost a 9 month old hen to fatty liver disease. the best recommended milk thistle for the rest of my flock. Is there a brand that is made for hens? Is there a recommended dosage?
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