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    Rescued sick chicken. Help.

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    Rescued sick chicken. Help.

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    Rescued sick chicken. Help.

    My daughter found and rescued a neighborhood chicken. Owner said she thought it was dead for months. The other chickens had attacked it and chased it away. After getting warm and eating at our house, the hen perked up, and I thought there was nothing much wrong with her. She is very...
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    Rapid sudden death

    My seemingly healthy 1.5 yo Marans rooster died suddenly this morning. He was fine 5-10 minutes before. When I went back outside he was struggling on the ground then died within a minute or two. No sign of attack or parasites. Nothing obvious stuck in his airway. His feet were white though &...
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    Rapid sudden death

    My seemingly healthy 1.5 year old Marans rooster died suddenly this morning. He was fine 5-10 minutes before. When I went back outside he was struggling on the ground then died within a minute or two. No sign of attack or parasites. Nothing obvious stuck in his airway. His feet were white...
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    No More Feather Shedding with Soy-Free Feed

    I didn’t know Modesto milling made a whole grain! Maybe I can quit ordering scratch & peck. My feed store can likely get this for me. How do you like it?
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    DIY Scratch n Peck

    I’ve used Scratch n Peck feed to supplement free ranging & scraps for years and am happy with it. I’m not happy with the price though. I’m wondering if anyone has mixed their own grain blend to approximate Scratch n Peck. I know they have a lot of supplemental ingredients but I wonder if that is...
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    Arizona Chickens

    I live in Cornville, AZ (Sedona area) & have a young BC Marans rooster available. From Greenfire stock including their APA line. Mama lays very dark eggs. Feathered feet/French type. Please message me to make sure I see replies.
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    Integration fiasco

    I will add that I’m in a bit of a rush because I miraculously found a local Marans breeder who wants my baby rooster. Happy to have him rehomed where he won’t be eaten. But I can’t leave his sister alone to face the mean big birds…ugh.
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    Integration fiasco

    Thank you. Are Marans a dominant breed? This is my first time raising them. They are definitely dominant in my flock. As for set up, birds free run on acreage so many hiding options. Older flock stays up by the house. New chickens stay close to the coop maybe 1/2 acre away. Coop is essentially...
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    Integration fiasco

    I’ve integrated new chickens several times without issue. What is going on with this batch?! This was a small hatch of just two—one BC Marans rooster & one hopefully olive egger hen (maransXamerucana). They are about 2 months old & I delayed putting them in the coop because of extreme heat...
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    Broody Hen Attacks Chick

    one of my English Orpington hens ate her own chicks when they hatched. Not just attacked—ate. Probably not the same deal here, but it’s not always the sweet experience you think it will be! Glad your babies are ok.
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    Impacted crop

    My chicks have very hard, visibly engorged crops. They’re acting ok, but I don’t remember this with other chicks. Feeding Manna Pro Organic. Do they need grit too? Only 5 days old. They couldn’t seem to work with the big pellet-crumbles so I soaked & served crumbly but soft (not sopping wet)...
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    Goat Question

    I inherited two Nubian does when I bought a small farm. They had a salt lick but not complete loose minerals. I set up free choice minerals up for them and now both, but one in particular, are gorging on it. I took it away because it didn’t seem healthy. Then started rationing it. Im using...
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    Arizona Chickens

    Thank you! Just what I'm looking for.
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