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    Skinny, Small + Stumbly.. Sophie's Story -Will she walk again??

    Hi everyone! Been so long but didn't want to leave this thread without a final update. After much struggle and months of care I made the difficult decision to let her go. Mid July 2016. My sweet Sophie wasn't gaining weight regardless of how much or often she was fed... and was never able to...
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    Skinny, Small + Stumbly.. Sophie's Story -Will she walk again??

    First off - congrats on your bundle of joy! And good luck! :-) So glad your hens came around! I know the getting re-established will be hard but I look forward to that battle at this point! lol I just wish I could get her standing/walking on her own again but it's been such a slow process >.<...
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    Skinny, Small + Stumbly.. Sophie's Story -Will she walk again??

    Hi folks!! Thank you all so much for the support and kind words.. so helpful through this hard time! Sophie is doing well! Continues to be a slow recovery but she is holding on! This last weekend I noticed her gaping and found a worm in her poop so she has been taking Safeguard dewormer.. she...
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    Columbian Rock Thread!!!!

    Hi Jenna! I'm still waiting for mine to start laying and she is 16 weeks! I expect to start finding eggs within the next month... I think now its the waiting game! :) I'm so excited! Good luck! I'll post when it happens ;) lol
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    Skinny, Small + Stumbly.. Sophie's Story -Will she walk again??

    Thank you!!!!! I've been treating for vitamin deficiency for a few weeks now using Poly-Vi-Sol - she LOVES taking her medicinie, which is adorable! 2-3 drops, 1-2 times a day. Skipping days when doing other treatments.. I think its definitely been part of whats been helping her... And your...
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    Skinny, Small + Stumbly.. Sophie's Story -Will she walk again??

    Hi Woobsie!! Your chickies look so sweet! I notived your Columbian Rock, so is my girl, Serenity, and she is the absolute BEST, Sweetest chicken! I've done all but the milk soaked bread!! Will add that into the mix to spice things up! Also, been taking her outside for some good foraging! Some...
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    Skinny, Small + Stumbly.. Sophie's Story -Will she walk again??

    Hi all!! Thank you soooo much for the responses! They totally made my day and have come when morale is low... so THANK YOU! Her weight has been pretty steadily over 1lb 7oz which is great! I think now the strength training will be the most important! The harness is great for when I'm...
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    Columbian Rock Thread!!!!

    I love my Columbian Rock Cross!!! She is the absolute sweetest and I would recommend this breed to anyone.. so friendly! I hadn't realized they were rare either. Serenity is ALWAYS hopping in my lap, or on my arm.. or even on my head!! not sure when she will realize she isn't a little chick...
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    Skinny, Small + Stumbly.. Sophie's Story -Will she walk again??

    So looks like this is turning more into a "Crazy Chicken Mom Journal" lol... but I will continue.... My last update was just about 2 weeks ago... June 2nd-5th Regular physical therapy seems to be helping! She seems more able to push herself up at this time. Weigh In- 1lb, 5.2oz I have...
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    How much weight should my chicks be gaining?

    Thank you for sharing!
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    ENDED - WINNER ANNOUNCED - Chicken Comb Contest - SINGLE

    LOLOL Donald.... points for wit
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    ENDED - WINNER ANNOUNCED - Chicken Comb Contest - SINGLE

    WOW!!!!
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    ENDED - WINNER ANNOUNCED - Comb Contest 2016 - PEA

    Name: Dionaeus Roo Aka. Dia/ DioRoo/Roo-Roo Breed: They said Araucana, but I think mislabeled Easter Egger! Age: 11 Weeks Gender: Cockeral Him and his #1 Lady - Cleopatra (Cleo) Good luck all!
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    Ended Chicken Comb Photo Contests - 2016

    Love this idea! Mine aren't full grown yet but I think I'll enter my Roo.. Good luck all! :)
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    Skinny, Small + Stumbly.. Sophie's Story -Will she walk again??

    May 26th We get determined for her to start showing improvement, we gave her a few days of rest, but really need her to walk again. It's as if she never knew how. Cant hold herself up even just to sit. For a day or two I held her outside and helped her "Walk" but was starting to hurt myself bent...
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