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Update: her eye has gotten a little worse. Looks more watery and she keeps it mostly shut. She just settled down for the night and she is shutout very very loudly. I can hear her from across the house. Can anyone please help me?

Also, I noticed that when she breaths, I hear something like a click in her chest or neck area. Her nostrils also seem to be runny. Is this a respiratory problem!?? Which one could it be?!! Please help!!!

I have a 2 month old Orpington with a watery eye. The eye that is watery has bubbles in it and the other eye seems fine. She likes to keep it half open. Any suggestions as to what it is? I'm going to get a wet q-tip and try and clean her face. Thanks

That's very strange. I'm sorry I can't offer any advice. The only thing I'd say is keep a close eye on them which I'm sure you are already doing.

Sounds like they are docile for the most part. I'll take a deeper look into the breed then. Thank you!!!!

What temperament do the males normally have? I know that it is generally based on the specific personality but do they tend to be nice to the ladies and respectful to humans?

You should get a roof on ur run. Also, make sure that the fencing is sturdy.

she's pretty. She's a brown egg layer but I don't know what shade of brown...

I've never heard of an "asian chicken" though.. lol

leghorn is laying white mallard is the greenish looking egg

Im going on a limb and say female. She can go either way though.

Im not the best at identifying though. lol The yellow cochin is a tiny bit worrying as her comb looks a little too red but what do I know.

They should stay on starter/ grower until they start to lay. Then switch to layer feed.

Not sure about silkie though. I heard that silkies are tricky....

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