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    Possible abuse

    Id be tempted to let her do what she wants to do over the next day or 2 and then treat for any possible burdens. Let her bath and eat what she wants to an extent. This is just what Id do but of course she's your girl and you decide whats best. good luck. xx
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    newbie to this great site!

    :lol: I am hoping to go to bed tonight :lol: Lovely to meet you too xxx
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    Possible abuse

    never actually gave my ducks cat food as they free ranged but the chooks have it regularly during the winter. Didn't know about spinach blocking calcium. Learn something new every day xx
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    Possible abuse

    Im sorry to intervene but feathers are mostly beta carotein which can be found in kale and spinach. Please don't feed high protein foods to waterfowl. it can cause all sorts of problems in feather and bone growth. Angel wing being the most heard of. If she's free range she'll find the protein...
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    newbie to this great site!

    Oh dear :lol:
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    Buckeye Breed Discussion!

    West Devon, Uk
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    Does any one use ivermectin in chickens ?

    Chickens love this Verm-X but unfortunately its not a wormer..... sorry xxx
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    Buckeye Breed Discussion!

    Thankyou Michelle Farmer-Brown and Lazy Gardener. Will keep a look out here but won't be holding my breath. They are even rarer here...oh well :(
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    newbie to this great site!

    It doesn't help that I'm still finding my way around and helping others too.... AAArrggghhh....:)
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    Buckeye Breed Discussion!

    Im sorry for butting in, but do Buckeyes have another name? Im in the UK and have never heard of them. They look very similar to our Rhodies..... :/ Edit* just had a quick google, and they are a breed of their own. Possibly originating in Ohio... :)
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    newbie to this great site!

    Wow! thanks for the warm welcome. I feel like its a trap though :) Ive done nothing all morning but be on here :caf
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    Poorly hens

    It could possibly be, they just aren't happy.... chickens are creatures of habit and they probably didn't appreciate being moved to somewhere else and to someone who doesn't really have the time to check on their needs fully. Keep giving the bio yogurt and honey/water mix. Although it could be...
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    Herbs

    I realise this is an old thread, but my girls (and guys) all get my super boost oil mix every 6 weeks. You can also keep the oil mix (without the binder) in an old pop bottle to fester almost indefinitely. the longer its kept, the more potent it is. My ingredients Pan of cold, old, cooking oil...
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    Poorly hens

    if you have a fishing tackle shop near you, you could try maggots. (gonna regret saying this, but) We've never had problems with sour crop or impacted but have read quite a few articles where people have tried using live maggots. The maggots themselves love the warmth and sourness of the crop...
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    newbie to this great site!

    thank you xxxx
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