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    Is it possible Newcastle isn’t deadly?

    The reason I suspected Newcastle was because of the pointed wrinkle tipped eggs. Coupled with the green diarrhea. That was the only thing I could find. She has had poop like this for 4+ months now. 18% layer feed and multiple sources of crushed oyster shell. She is the only one of the six and...
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    Is it possible Newcastle isn’t deadly?

    I have a hen that in October started having very large green diarrhea poop every night. Only at night on the roost. I have a poop board. And the coop and run both have sand. Poop is cleaned every day so I see it all. After frantically searching, my options were she’s not eating enough or...
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    Molt or Mites?

    18% Layer feed and catfood mixed in for extra protein. No treats other than mealworms. They do get out for a few hours every morning. We have a 1/2 acre yard. They have a 10x6 run with multiple roosting bars. Multiple feeders and waterers. Im sure its too small though. We are building a larger...
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    Molt or Mites?

    I have 6 hens that are all 8 months old. Two of them are beautiful and perfect. They other 4...not so much. They look very mangy to me. I thought they were molting at first but now I'm not sure. They started by losing tail feathers and then it has continued up their back. I don't notice them...
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    Young Pullet Missing Feathers on her Back

    Only 6 pullets. I got them all together in May. They are all the same age. Here are 4 of the others. The one missing is another australorp. But she is definately not a roo.
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    Young Pullet Missing Feathers on her Back

    Hi I am new to the chicken world. I have 6 pullets that are 9-10 weeks old. I noticed a bald spot on my smallest australorps back a couple weeks ago. It was only visible if she spread her wings. I noticed a few days ago what appeared to be pin feathers coming in. My first question is, is this...
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