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    Marek's disease?

    Thank you so much for your help! Here are some pictures from when I first noticed it and then two days ago. Could that be her crop? It looks like it is displacing her neck to the right hand side. I thought maybe wry neck but she eats commercial chick starter and gets ChickBoost in her water. We...
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    Marek's disease?

    I have a 5-week old chick that is suspicious for Marek's disease - she has a large tumor on her neck causing her head to be turned to the side and she is uncoordinated (not sure if due to the tumor or neurological issues). The other 3 chicks (same age and breed) are totally normal. She still...
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    Neck mass or wry neck?

    Sorry, not all of my pictures uploaded. I know they aren't great, she was mad because I got her out alone (usually we get them out all together)
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    Neck mass or wry neck?

    I have a 3-week old Red Star chick and about a week ago I noticed she was holding her head towards the right side and walking akwardly. I thought maybe an injury from the other chicks but on closer inspection, on the lateral left side of her neck there is a darker pink/red area and it feels firm...
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    Henpecked lady not laying

    I have a lavendar orpington who will turn one this spring who hasn't laid a single egg in over two months. It is winter and I don't use artificial light but I live in Western Oregon and our temperatures are relatively mild and the days are growing longer now. I expected decreased egg production...
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    Surprisingly in love 🥰

    After many years of talking myself out of raising chickens, I finally took the plunge last spring to ensure wholesome food for my kids and oh my goodness how I love these chickens! They are so much fun and the fresh eggs make it that much more rewarding. I am hoping to build a larger coop and...
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