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    Feeding a multi-generational flock

    Hi chicken people, I recently lost a 6 week old chick to what I think was a feeding mistake. So, I just thought I'd put it out there what we did wrong & what we are doing now, in case anyone is having the same dilema, or has any advice. We had 4 adults & 3 6 week old chicks, all of whom were...
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    Chick squat walking- help!

    Quote: NEVER feed chicks adult feed > things go really wrong on so many levels but basically the excess calcium can damage organs and kill them... hopefully the feed adjustment will be enough... Thanks, wasn't enough- died. Switching to chick starter for all. guy at feed store obviously...
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    Chick squat walking- help!

    Update - I brought her in last night & put her in a crate in a quiet room with some food & water. This morning she is just lying there, peeping. She did poop & it looks normal, so I am assuming she's eating. Her position is not normal - her feet are sticking out to the side. We are going to the...
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    Chick squat walking- help!

    Also, she is still eating, so I think maybe it is an injury as opposed to a disease, but what do iknow?
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    Chick squat walking- help!

    Ok, thanks! I'll check back in once I've taken alook at her tonite.
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    Chick squat walking- help!

    She could have injured herself, I don't know because we let them run around the yard all day. We have 2 generations of hens & she is part of the 2nd. We got her with 2 other Americaunas (who are fine) & put them under our broody hen, who adopted them & the other chickens accepted them & all...
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    Chick squat walking- help!

    My 6 week old Americauna chick is walking in a crouched position as if it hurts to walk. She squat-walks a little ways a time & then just sits there. Anyone know what this could be? Any help appreciated! -Frieda
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    Yuck!

    yeah, I'm not as excited about eating their eggs anymore. I wish I could unsee that. I have heard that if you put red pepper flakes in an area, cats won't go there. Maybe I should try that.
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    Yuck!

    Warning- the following story is gross! I was out enjoying a nice day in the Back yard with my peeps (2 Buff orps, 2 brahmas & 3 new baby americaunas), when my cat, Sally decided to take care of some personal business. Poor Sally looked around cautiously & then proceeded. Meanwhile, one of my...
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    What age can you introduce chicks to the adult chickens?

    Hello, I am new to this forum & have a chick intregation question: We put 3 newly hatched babies under our broody hen & voila! She happily adopted them. They are isolated from the rest of the flock & we are wondering when it is safe to intregrate them with the the others. I know this has...
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