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    White leghorns vs Brown leghorns. What’s the difference?

    Came across this thread as I was trying to research my own Brown Leghorn – wondering if anyone could add some insight? I have a Brown Leghorn (Martina) who laid her first egg 8/21/22 and then proceeded to lay four more eggs in that same week. Since then, she went the next 13 days, possibly...
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    Silkie Rooster (3 Months) with Spasms

    AN UPDATE – I was reading about impacted and sour crops in chickens and am wondering if anyone has any advice or information on treating a SOUR CROP. What I THINK Johnny might be experiencing is a sour crop and with being in a chair and sitting or positioning himself to uncomfortable positions...
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    Silkie Rooster (3 Months) with Spasms

    We removed Johnny from his wheelchair to work with him last night and has since not had an "episode". Curious if positioning in his chair was incorrect, that was his reaction? He doesn't have the strength to move his body and legs in a normal way since his fall, but is gaining leg strength...
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    Silkie Rooster (3 Months) with Spasms

    I have a Silkie rooster, approximately 3 months old that is experiencing convulsions / spasms quite frequently... I am desperate for help and information! Background We "adopted" two silkies from another who purchased "too many" and no longer wanted these two precious babies. We asked where...
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    Hello! Introducing Emily & Flock!

    Hello All – Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? My name is Emily, and as of March 2022, I am new to owning chickens... I have MANY questions and very few resources nearby to learn or understand situations involving my chickens. I have read and searched on BackYard...
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