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    limping when walking, large bump on hock, getting worse, see picture, what should we do?

    We are going for treatment as our chickens are really pets. After some reading on the subject we have decided to give the chicken penicillin g procaine. I gave it a shot in the breast muscle, we are planning to give a series of 4 shots. May be a bad course action but we felt something needed...
  2. exploring the front yard

    exploring the front yard

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  3. Our granddaughters photographed all the chicks, gave them names, and made this poster to help us remember who is who.

    Our granddaughters photographed all the chicks, gave them names, and made this poster to help us remember who is who.

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  4. Jenny watches over the flock

    Jenny watches over the flock

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  5. Buffey

    Buffey

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  6. Lacey the chicken

    Lacey the chicken

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  7. checking out the new coop

    checking out the new coop

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  8. First time we let them out to roam free

    First time we let them out to roam free

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  9. original brooder

    original brooder

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  10. Lida and the newly expanded brooder

    Lida and the newly expanded brooder

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  11. First time outside, granddaughters help

    First time outside, granddaughters help

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  12. coop in barn

    coop in barn

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  13. coop takes shape in barn

    coop takes shape in barn

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    limping when walking, large bump on hock, getting worse, see picture, what should we do?

    Seems squishy, did not notice any external wounds, I will check more closely tomorrow. By the way your quote by Chris August is great. It reminds me of the poem "All Things Bright and Beautiful" by Cecil Alexander. Some of the lines are as follows: Each little flower that opens, Each little...
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    limping when walking, large bump on hock, getting worse, see picture, what should we do?

    We are new chicken people and now one of our 4 month old chickens has a bad limp. I noticed it walking a little funny over a month ago and now it's getting worse. On closer inspection noticed this bad bump, should have checked sooner, I am feeling like a bad chicken owner. What is it? Can...
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