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    1 round worm found in poop, must I deworm? I try to be organic

    I use pumkin seeds. I grind them up, and add them to yogurt. I give first thing in the morning, once a month. About 2 hrs later, I saw some poops with the worm expelled. Pumpkin seeds are said to expell parasites, not kill them. Do your re-search on them.
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    Can a broody hen kill herself by being broody?

    From my experience, I'd have to say YES! It also depends on the hen. I've had some that would never get off the nest to eat or drink. I know, the food was un-touched. Those types of hens, I peel off their nest, and place them right near the water and food. With that, they always eat/drink and...
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    Cochin Cold???

    I have a cochin rooster that seems to have a cold also. His symptoms are breathing with his mouth open, and sounds gurgly. I actually saw him sneeze a couple of times. I posted on another thread that I brought a hen home, and one of my chickens got sick from her. So, I'm not taking any...
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    What could attack a hen remove much of its feathers and not kill it?

    Mine are all in molt now. I have a white americana that hard molts...litterally drops ALL her feathers in 2 days. I can see her skin. That in itself puts alot of demand on their little bodies. The feathers are 85% protein, and requires added protein to help them grow new ones. This bird...
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    Please help ASAP...

    My husband put her down yesterday. I agree, we couldn't any chances. Thank-you all very much again.
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    Please help ASAP...

    Thank-you all for the replies! Rennie, thank-you for the link. It is my guess that it's Mareks. So far, it's the one foot that is is turned under, facing backwards. I only brought one hen home from my friend. We didn't know until a few days later that her's got sick. I did the best I could...
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    Please help ASAP...

    Gosh I hope someone writes back soon, I'm going crazy! Meantime, I have her and the entire flock on Tylan. I just gave her some raw liver too. Such a shame to see. She's a large beautiful young hen, not even a yr. old yet. She was laying nice large brown eggs too. HATE THIS!
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    Please help ASAP...

    Found one hen not well this morning, she was standing alone with ruffled feathers and her head tucked in her back. I imediately took her out and gave her Tylan, and her feed. She's ate. Now she is standing, or barely standing with one foot completely bent backwards, under her leg. So she is...
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    HELP! Aagggh I opened an egg Mama had abandoned but it's still alive!!

    Wow, I think Heinz looks pretty good!! I think he'll make it! I'd call her Pretty if she's a girl...sure is taking her time getting ready:)
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    runny brown poop

    Yeah I guess so. The pepper is a good pick me up. They don't have the receptors to taste the pepper, so it won't burn them. The yogurt is a good natural bacteria, and helps the intestinal tract.
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    Bare butted chicken, being pecked at, what to do?

    Threehorses, I appreciate your advice, I think you asked all the right questions. Gives me peace of mind so I can rule out a problem:). Well, the feather problem started on these two way back when they were only a few weeks old. They always had missing feathers on their back towards the...
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    runny brown poop

    It's normal. As long as she seems o.k. I wouldn't worry. I give mine a mixture of yogurt and cayenne pepper with double amount of water mixed in.
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    Bare butted chicken, being pecked at, what to do?

    They are in a very large coop 8 ft. x 16 ft. They are all young, 4 months, and do go outside. There are a total of 16 pullets. They are on layer crumbles, some scratch, occasoinal raw liver, black oil sunflower seeds, and sometimes, cooked duck eggs. I really can't see a deficiency here. I...
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    Something is very wrong with my 1 y/o girl, please help!

    She does look alittle sickly. I would separate her, and feed her raw liver. You can add alittle garlic powder and cayenne pepper to it. Give her fresh water with a drop of apple cidar vinegar in it. Watch, and if she's not drinking, give her some by dropper. But wait first and give her a...
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    HELP! Aagggh I opened an egg Mama had abandoned but it's still alive!!

    Hi, I have to say, I admire your steadfastness! If she were mine, I'd continue to keep her warm, and moist. Try not to handle her too much, as too much fluctuation in outside temps can upset things. Just keep in mind, if she's strong enough, she'll chip her way out, but really try to keep...
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