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    My Broody mama made a huge mess! - Now what?

    I have a big orpington sitting on 15 eggs. We are 5 days in and today was the first time I saw her get off the nest. When she got up there were 2 eggs stuck to her butt plus broken bits of shell. All the eggs are covered in egg goop, poop, and clumps of straw. I gave mama a bath - but what...
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    Hen with swollen eye - what is it?

    The swelling has started to go down. Thanks!!
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    Hen with swollen eye - what is it?

    My 10 month old Buff Orpington hen has a swollen eye. It is a ring all around her eye - no goop or anything. I have a pic but cant post it? I just noticed it this morning. She seems ok otherwise and my other 15 hens seem fine. They free range during the day and are locked in the coop at...
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