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    Blood in stool, but cause doesn't seem contagious

    Pale wattles and comb in a rooster can be a sign of blood loss (anemia). And since you've seen blood in the droppings, they're likely connected. Possible causes- injury, infection, parasites, or cancer. How old is the rooster? Still eating and drinking ok? How's his activity?
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    What breed please ?

    Looks like a Swedish Flower cockerel.
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    1 week old mini seizures

    I'm sorry for your loss, but glad to hear the others are doing well.
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    1 week old mini seizures

    Thanks for keeping us updated! It sounds like you're doing all you can.
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    help! sick chick!

    It certainly could be something severe and systemic, but I'd like to give her a chance to eat first. One problem at a time!
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    1 week old mini seizures

    Seizures can sometimes be caused by a severe electrolyte imbalance (which could possibly happen with bad diarrhea, salt poisoning, or non-functioning waterers), they can also be caused by infection or inflammation of the nervous system, a toxin (most commonly from molds), head trauma...
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    help! sick chick!

    The scissor beak makes it difficulty for her to eat on her own. It's possible she is weak from not getting enough calories in. Can you hand feed her and watch to make sure she's eating and drinking ok? Here's a thread that might help...
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    Clipped wings a little to much

    But you said it better!
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    Clipped wings a little to much

    If it's still bleeding, you can apply some cornstarch and hold it with pressure for 2-5 minutes. Worst case (typically with a broken blood feather, not a feather cut too short) you'll have to pull the entire feather, which will stop the bleeding.
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    Finally found the eggs!

    3 day old, intact eggs should be safe to eat, and are likely higher quality than anything purchased at a grocery store. If they're older than that and/or have gone bad, you'll certainly know it when you crack one open! If you still have any concerns despite the egg looking and smelling fine...
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    Chickens are slowly dropping off

    A necropsy is a great idea which will give you solid information to act on. Anything else is just guessing. Where do you live? Your local agricultural extension office can help you locate a diagnostic lab that does poultry necropsies (autopsies), as could the veterinary school. Activated...
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    Question-How easy is it for backyard chickens to get salmonella?

    There's a fair chance your chickens already have a strain of salmonella living in their intestines (Salmonella enteritidis). It's no big deal for the chickens, but it's the reason why it's recommended to wash your hands after handling poultry. The types of salmonella that can be passed into the...
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    East Frisian Gulls

    They're such pretty birds! And in the first photo I can see that they do look a little like seagulls. I didn't win that auction, but lurking on rarebreeds has become my dangerous hobby, so there's no telling what I'll end up with. They just put up a new offer of 10 silvers, maybe I should bid...
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    East Frisian Gulls

    What do you think of them now? I haven't seen any in person, but the online photos are beautiful. I'm reading that they can be nervous and flighty. I've also developed the very dangerous habit of lurking on the rare breed auction site, where there is currently a group of 10 chicks at $6, with 22...
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    Crop infection!?!?!?! HELP!!!

    How is she doing?
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