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    Constricted toe and sloughing knuckles

    xssyxssy -- Did your chicken's infection heal? I have a 2-week old chick that had something wrapped around its toe. The tip is black, but middle is red/pink, and it's not swollen, so I am feeling hopeful.
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    Injured chick - can't walk, now swollen chest, purple under skin

    I read some more and figured out that the swollen area was her crop. The soft swelling has gone down and it's now a hard lump. I've been massaging it and put a few drops of oil and apple cider vinegar in her water. If anyone has any advice or guidance about her possible broken bones and...
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    Injured chick - can't walk, now swollen chest, purple under skin

    This is our first time raising chicks, though we had chickens years ago. We got chicks about 3 weeks ago. Our little Delaware was mysteriously injured last weekend. (I believe one of my younger children might have dropped her while being supervised by an older child, but I can't be sure, and...
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    My dog and the neighbor's chickens

    Our neighbor came by last night. They decided an amount that we could pay them for the chicken, and we had the cash. He also brought us a quart of goat's milk, which was such a sweet gesture. It turned out they did just need a couple days to think about it. We have good neighbors. We're...
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    My dog and the neighbor's chickens

    We've asked them how we can compensate them, but they haven't given us any suggestions. I also offered to pay for materials and to help build a fence on their property if they wanted. (Ours is not the only dog on the block.) I don't really know how to compensate them. They've turned down...
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    My dog and the neighbor's chickens

    Thank you, David. Your clear perspective is very helpful.
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    Hi from Northern California!

    I'm new to the forums, but have enjoyed this site for years. We are getting chickens in a couple weeks, but have had chickens in the past. Very excited to be a part of this forum and to interact with all of you. We'll be building a coop over the next two weekends, so I might be here...
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    My dog and the neighbor's chickens

    I'm new to the forum (hello!). I'm interested to hear your opinions on our situation. Our neighbors across the street have chickens, and this weekend, on two occasions, the chickens were out of their run and free in their yard. They do not have a fully fenced yard. We have a fully fenced...
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