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    Duck unsteady after attack

    Update: she eats and drinks well, but unfortunately no improvement on mobility or balance. Her neck twists worse now, and she rolls herself onto her back. We don’t want her to suffer, but at the same time, I know neurological injuries can take a very long time to heal... Does anyone have...
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    Duck unsteady after attack

    Thanks for responding! I’ll try cleaning their feathers up more. I’ve been adding Nutridrench to their water. She hadn’t been eating but last night and this morning she was interested and ate some feed mixed with water, so I’m happy about that! I managed to get in touch with a farm vet and they...
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    Duck unsteady after attack

    My flock was attacked in their coop at night a couple days ago. I think a mink or weasel squeezed in. We’re fixing the coop and will be putting everyone back in it soon — right now they’re all living in my basement! Three chickens were killed. Four of my ducks are pretty injured. I’ve got...
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    Rescue chickens in Canada

    Hi everyone! Is anyone aware of ways to rescue chickens in Canada? I’m in Ontario, but would be interested in any organizations or efforts anywhere in the country. I’ve joined a few rehoming Facebook groups, but figured I’d ask here as well. I’m particularly interested in rescuing hens from...
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    Eggbound?

    She could be, or something else could be causing her discomfort. Can you feel her belly to see if there’s an obvious egg, or any inflammation/fluid? Any other symptoms?
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    Mixing ducks of different sizes

    Thanks, that was my instinct, I do tend to be more cautious as well. We’ll focus on bigger breeds when finding new girls to integrate. And definitely a good point about ensuring a way to hide or take a break if needed!
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    Mixing ducks of different sizes

    Hi everyone! Maybe a dumb question, but should I be concerned about mixing ducks of different sizes? I currently have a flock of mostly Cayuga ducks and drakes, and I’m planning to add more females to even out the sex ratio. Should I avoid smaller ducks? I like runner ducks, for example, but...
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    Adult goat castration - risks?

    Thanks, everyone! Appreciate the input.
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    Adult goat castration - risks?

    Hi all, I have an adult male goat who I am considering castrating. It’s probably either that, or full-time separation from my female goat and their new kid (also female). That would involve new fencing, getting him a friend, etc. If we go the castration route, it’ll be done by a vet surgically...
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    Hen - purple comb and swollen belly, but eating and not overly lethargic

    I don’t know her age, at least a few years old. She hasn’t laid at least since I brought her inside. The fluid was an amber sort of colour. Her crop wasn’t draining initially, but after a few days it started to and she seems to be digesting things normally overnight now. I’m still mostly keeping...
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    Hen - purple comb and swollen belly, but eating and not overly lethargic

    Yes, I agree. I think it’s that she isn’t clearly getting worse at this stage that is making me hesitate. I do not want to drag it out and have her suffer, so I appreciate your perspective.
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    Hen - purple comb and swollen belly, but eating and not overly lethargic

    Hi everyone, another sick hen here. She was sick earlier in the year and bounced back completely, but for the last two weeks she hasn’t been well. Started as being a bit ruffled and standing away from everyone, and put herself to bed early. So I took her inside to monitor and treat. Overview...
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    Prolapse - passed squishy red mass??

    That makes sense, thank you for your advice. Have you seen something like this before? I haven’t come across much info related to hens passing blood clots.
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    Prolapse - passed squishy red mass??

    Unfortunately she passed away overnight :( I’ve attached a photo of the blob, and cut it open — I guess yes, a giant blood clot. I didn’t include anything for scale, but it’s pretty big! What would cause that? Do I need to worry about the rest of my flock? Her vent had some blood but I...
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    Prolapse - passed squishy red mass??

    One of my hens came out of the coop with a prolapsed vent this morning, a bit bloody. This happened to another hen of mine last year, so I kind of know how to handle it. I isolated her, gave her a bath and set her up in a small cage with a blanket over top to keep her in the dark. I have pushed...
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