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    I just bought 16 chicks

    The buff ones maybe Golden Sex Link??....But could also be many other things.......It is pretty hard to tell until they are older. They are pretty darn cute though!
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    BCM's lethargic and looks like dandruff around their head and neck.

    Hi, Could it be lice?? have you checked them or the coop for lice/mites yet?
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    What is this?

    Could be Fowl Pox...?..?...(Dry Pox not Wet Pox) I am not totally sure but that's what it looks to be judging by the photo check out this website for some more info on the infection and treatment, to see if it could be what you are dealing with...
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    Chick hatched & im very concerned about how its acting

    I would just leave her and let her rest in the incubator. The best thing to do now is probably to wait and see what happens, which can be frustrating but is for the best. I hope she makes it !!!!
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    Chick hatched & im very concerned about how its acting

    Hi, I would try and peel the excess egg off very gently. If it doesn't peel off right away, maybe try and dampen it with some lukewarm water to soften the yolk. After you get it off, put her back in the incubator to dry. Sometimes even if a small piece of eggshell is stuck on a chick, they wont...
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    New question

    Hi there, Okay, well at least you figured out the issue!!! Those must have been some big eggs! Is this still going on, or is it just occasional, like an accidental breakage??? Sometimes if hens are sharing a nesting box, as they are moving around and as the other hen tries to get it, eggs can...
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    Does anybody know what this could be?

    Okay.. I'm very sorry that you had to slaughter her she sounds like a great little bird. I don't really have any more ideas but if I think of something I will definitely get back to you....I'm sorry that I couldn't be of more help!
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    New question

    hi! Sometimes if an egg accidentally breaks in the nest box, the hen/pullet will peck at it and quickly find out that it tastes delicious. There are some other reasons they may start this as well, such as if they are lacking nutrients in their diet, they will eat their eggs to fulfill the need...
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    Does anybody know what this could be?

    Hey, In my opinion it looks like sour crop........but you said you didn't find anything in the crop?? That's very strange. Did she have any other symptoms??
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