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    Egg Bound? Please help

    Hi folks, One of my RSLs is struggling and I'm trying to figure out the cause. Details as per below, as well as photos. 1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) Two year old RSL of average weight. 2) What is the behavior...
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    Seeking help with Sick Bird

    Thanks. I've had her separated for a week and on full access to feed, plus electrolyte water. Poop looks healthy. Brown nuggets with white on top. No improvement. Will attempt the B complex and monitor crop.
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    Seeking help with Sick Bird

    Hi all. Having trouble with one of my birds, as per below. ) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others. Six month old Barnevelder. Normal side, perhaps a touch on the lighter side. She’s co-habiting with RSLs, Plymouth Rocks, Buff...
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    Limping Chicken

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    Limping Chicken

    Hi everyone. Seeking help with an injured hen. Details as per below. Big thanks in advance. 1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) 1 year old RSL. 2) What is the behavior, exactly. She lost a claw nail last winter, possibly...
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    Canadians check in here....

    Greetings all, I'm in South-Central Ontario L0E 1R0 area code and willing to drive for pickup. Seeking Orpington day olds or slightly older - Buff, black or azure. Local hatcheries seem to only sell Ready to Lays in this breed. Thank you!
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    Seeking Orpington Day Olds in Ontario

    I'm in South-Central Ontario L0E 1R0 area code and willing to drive for pickup. Seeking Orpington day olds or slightly older - Buff, black or azure. Local hatcheries seem to only sell Ready to Lays in this breed. Thank you!
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    First day with chickens - already lost one!!

    I *think* my cat spooked her, she flew beyond the fence and just hung out in the brush. Lots for everyone to get used to.
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    First day with chickens - already lost one!!

    The girls has been found!!! *whew*
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    First day with chickens - already lost one!!

    3 feet electric fence. I haven't seen a trace of it and have surveyed the property.
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    First day with chickens - already lost one!!

    I have a covered chickshaw but was intending for the chickens to free range in the daytime. I guess I'll have to look into some netting for protection.
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    First day with chickens - already lost one!!

    So... I've been expecting that there would be attacks. Nightime critters. Airborne swoops. But I would at least expect evidence of a crime. I brought six hens home today and am getting them acclimatized to their (uncovered) run. Left window open so I could keep an ear out. I came out two hours...
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    Newbie intro - looking for feedback

    Thanks for the feedback. The chickshaw is for sleeping, laying and travelling only and is 100 sq ft. They're not meant to hang in there permanently and I intend on having them in the run as much as possible. My understanding is that the chickshaw is designed for up to 24 birds in this system. Am...
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    Newbie intro - looking for feedback

    Hello new friends! First day on the forum and I look forward to learning *a lot* from seasoned members. My family and I moved to a rural 10 acre lot last August with the intention of becoming more self sufficient. I am growing out a very large garden and working on a permaculture food forest...
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