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    Hen preoccupied with pecking at claws?

    A seemingly healthy hen (I checked her for mites, etc.) started to become obsessed with pecking at her claws; both lifting her feet up and pecking and while standing. Any ideas?
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    Feeding Stations

    Great idea. Also won't rot! Thanks.
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    Feeding Stations

    I'm looking for plans for a portable but sturdy feeding station, using a hanging feeder, with an overhang large enough to keep ~7 chicken dry. Thanks!
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    Hookworms

    Sure! I've had chickens for 15 years, and have never used worming meds before, but will keeping checkin' samples for the worm loads, as I still don't want to routine use worm meds.
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    Hookworms

    I definitely won't! I'll check a fecal for my dog too. The rain for the past few weeks hasn't helped.
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    Hookworms

    My chickens had hooks and whipworms. One hen was on her way out and now she's doing great after treating and also giving her flagyl (the vet recommended.) The panacur dosage recommended was- give for five days (individual dosing) then again in 10-14 days, then once a month. The vet wasn't clear...
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    whipworms!

    Thanks. I appreciate the info.!
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    whipworms!

    Fecal on my chickens came back with whip worms and hookworms. Got liquid panacur from the vet. One hen is molting. What's the problem with Panacur and molting chickens? Thanks-
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    Something weird in droppings! Please help ID

    Thanks. That seems to be the concensus.
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    Something weird in droppings! Please help ID

    Thanks! No, not in all, and not everyday.
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    Something weird in droppings! Please help ID

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    feather loss and swelling around eyes

    I think you're right about the molt. We don't have a rooster, and the molting pattern this year has been weird, probably due to bizarre weather. The girls I was most worried about are 8 months old, and they haven't laid eggs in over 2 months.
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    feather loss and swelling around eyes

    We definitely have a few stragglers even though it's getting cold.I guess it's a good place for bug bites since it's exposed skin. Thanks. I'll keep an eye on the girls!
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    Has your feed dropped in price?

    Yes. I buy from a local mill and the feed here is about the same price. It's dropped about $2.00. I also use organic feed and that is the same price. It's shipped from VA.
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    feather loss and swelling around eyes

    Actually, my dog and cat did have an outbreak about a month ago, but the fleas chickens get are stick fleas, and my girls don't have any.
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