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    Disinfectant for coop?

    I haven't used this yet, but have read a lot about white vinegar. I have 2 quarts of vinegar with peelings of about 4 oranges in it. Letting it steep for a couple of months. I found this on Pinterest and read good reviews about it. My chicken and duck coop is new so I won't need to try it for...
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    Help please! Chicken keeps one eye closed, lethargic, lost weight.

    I have an Americana pullet about 18 weeks old that I noticed today has been lethargic, sleeping a lot. Her left eye stays closed. I checked her and did not note any lice but she does feel like she's lost weight. There are no physical signs of injury such as cuts, scratches, no blood. I think she...
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    INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!

    Hi, I'm Judy from down south in Charlestown. I have 24 mixed breed hens only. Hoping for eggs soon. They're about 20 weeks old now.
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    Who uses sand in the coop?

    I am new to raising chickens, 4 months, but decided to go with sand in coop and run for 24 hens. I rake both every other day then scoop out the solids with a big kitty litter scoop/thro w in compost pile. I also put down fresh PDZ and DE weekly. So far I've found it easier and not as stinky as...
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    Hello from Indiana

    Thanks. I've read that you can see them crawling up their legs. I'll try to get some pics but these two will not leave coop at all. It's elevated so I can't crawl in to get to them. Oh the joys...
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    Hello from Indiana

    I have a flock of 24 hens only about 20 weeks old, varied breeds. I'm hoping to see eggs in the next few weeks! So far I've picked up a lot of helpful info from BYC. Thanks to everyone for the advice and knowledge. I have one question though. I have 2 Ameracauanas that have lost tail...
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