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    constipated chick/ swollen anus

    I have a 1 1/2 week old RIR chick who up until now has been completely healthy. She now get poop stuck on it's way out and chirps fluttery and loudly when it happens (helpful to us so we can clean it off). We take a bit of toilet paper and with a slow movement guide it down and it comes the...
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    Chick tilts head WAY, WAY back after drinking

    We have a 4 or 5 day old Buff Orpington chick who after drinking tilts her head WAY back, so much that she nearly falls over backward. This is not the typical head tilt to swallow the water. I've never seen a chick tilt around like this before. Is she okay? Seems to be eating fine and...
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    How often do you clean

    we use 2x4's flat for roosting bars. this helps with keeping their feet warmer in the winter too.
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    molting and outside temp

    I have seen the threads about molting chickens, but here's my question... We have several hens molting, in my opinion, moderately. This is the first time we've had them molt. It is before the worst of the cold sets in, but we're supposed to have temps with heavy frost tonight, will they stay...
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    •••BEFORE YOU POST A NEW TOPIC - Make sure it belongs in this section!

    I have seen the threads about molting chickens, but here's my question... We have several molting, in my opinion, moderately. This is the first time we've had them molt. It is before the worst of the cold sets in, but we're supposed to have temps with heavy frost tonight, will they stay warm...
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    Post Pics Of Your Chicken With Worst Molt

    I'm so happy to see some other poor molting girlies! This is the first time we've seen this. It is before the worst of the cold sets in, but we're supposed to have temps with heavy frost tonight, will they stay warm enough about 1/3 bald?
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    HELP!!!-My hen is EGG BOUND- day 2- HELP!!!

    Thanks Welasharon, I just read your experience on another thread. I think I may try that tomorrow. I'll call the vet first. Luckily our vet has chickens! Wish me luck!
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    HELP!!!-My hen is EGG BOUND- day 2- HELP!!!

    She is roosting in the coop with the others. How long should I let this go before trying to remove the egg? Tomorrow will be the third day.
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    HELP!!!-My hen is EGG BOUND- day 2- HELP!!!

    I did massage her toward the vent. She did not like that at all. I have read that info during my massive researching the past day. Some helpful info there. How long can a hen go like this before we think it might be needed to scoop it out?
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    HELP!!!-My hen is EGG BOUND- day 2- HELP!!!

    My White Plymouth Rock hen that is 1 year old is egg bound. Her backside under the vent is swollen so much that her feathers are sticking out and the skin is dark pink. I found her yesterday morning still on the roosting bar and absolutely still even when I picked her up and took her out to...
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