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    Help! 2 Chickens died today. What to do?

    Thanks for all the help. What does it mean when the chickens have lost their feathers around the vent? my husband has said a few of the chickens are bald in a ring around the vent. ??? Of course today with the holiday we are having a hard time finding somewhere open to get anymore advice, or...
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    Help! 2 Chickens died today. What to do?

    Quote: look at the dead ones or the ones alive? Sorry for being so dumb. The chickens are really my husbands thing. Thanks for all the responses.
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    Help! 2 Chickens died today. What to do?

    Quote: The 1st one had no signs of stress, but the 2nd chicken looked like the other chickens picked at it. No change in diet, they are pretty fat. And we are pretty sure they have enough space. my husband did research this.
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    Help! 2 Chickens died today. What to do?

    omelette'smom : you may want to move this post to illness/injury! there may be some signs to look for to see if any other birds have been effected. they may be able to help you check for egg bound chickens or something! How do I move this thread? Sorry I am pretty new to these boards.
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    Help! 2 Chickens died today. What to do?

    omelette'smom : I'm very sorry! They free range on only your property? is it possible they got into some kind of pesticide or rodent bait? I would keep them inside and follow their tracks if possible to see where they go. other than that i can't help you! They do free range but they stick...
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    Help! 2 Chickens died today. What to do?

    We are very new to raising chickens. We have 32 chickens that are about 8-9 months old. We are getting 27- 29 eggs a day. This morning we found one chicken dead, and then this afternoon their was another one. I forgot to mention they were not killed by a predator. What do we need to check for...
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    New Coup Question?

    thank you so much for the replys--i need all the help I can get
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    New Coup Question?

    thanks for the info----ireally would like them higher the better ------------------sounds like 1 to 3 feet is the answer--can I stack these nests--can I make some nests seperate and some communal? thank you--This is all new to us but we are excited beyond control--that is me and the...
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    New Coup Question?

    I am building my new coup. How high do the nest area have to be off of ground? How big does each nesting area need to be? Thanks
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