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    Wry neck and sudden death

    Is Valbazen readily available at Tractor Supply or do I need to order it online? Can weight be estimated for heavy/bantam breeds or do I need to actually weigh each bird for accurate dosing? How often do you recommend worming a free range backyard flock?
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    Wry neck and sudden death

    I found the 3cc/gal suggestion on a thread on BYC. There are SOO many to read through and choose from-I chose that method because we had it on hand. I purchased Wazine but soon learned it's not very effective (broad spectrum) so didn't use it. I haven't seen any worms, but my flock free ranges.
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    Wry neck and sudden death

    I have a Crested Cream Legbar pullet at point of lay (24 weeks, no egg yet). Less than 48 hours ago I noticed she seemed sleepy-she was resting in the nesting box when she would normally be foraging. Last night when I went out to close the coop door, she was on the floor of the coop with wry...
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    What breed is my roo?

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    What breed is my roo?

    We got this roo as a week-old chick from a lady who breeds French Black Copper Marans and has a mixed barnyard flock (including several barred rock). His legs are yellow and feathered all the way down his outside toe. He's 6.5 months old and loves the ladies. A friend suggested he might be a...
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    feather looks pointy til you look closely

    No crowing yet, but I'll be on the lookout! Thanks for the help
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    feather looks pointy til you look closely

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    feather looks pointy til you look closely

    On a 3-4 month old chicken, will these change to actual points or stay round? I know pointy neck feathers mean cockerel and round means pullet, but I'm not sure how these fit in.
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    EE pullet or cockerel?

    That's what confuses me-feathers on neck look pointed, but up close they're round (just finer tipped?) As they get older, do these change to true pointed feathers, or are these misleading?
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    EE pullet or cockerel?

    He could be 4 mos and the other 3 mos? I didn't write down when I got any of them except the FBCM and Cream Legbar, so I really am guessing
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    EE pullet or cockerel?

    His comb is wide and completely flat, not raised at all. Tried to bribe him with apples for a better pic, but this is all he would grace me with
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    EE pullet or cockerel?

    Once again, chicken experts, I need your help. I have two chickens that I'd love to know gender on. I'm estimating on their ages. The black and white one is 3-4 months old. The multicolored speckled one is 5ish+ months. They both have scraggly beards and ear tufts. Your thoughts?
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    pullet or cockerel?

    I guess Esther (the black one) needs a new name! ;o) Thanks for the input-I'll put all three in the ad then.
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    pullet or cockerel?

    Sorry-first time posting. Took me a few minutes to figure out how to add pics
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    pullet or cockerel?

    I have three young chickens (6 mos +/-) that I'm pretty sure are boys, but I want a second opinion before I get rid of them. The two reddish ones (one lighter red with orange/yellow legs, one darker red with white legs) I'm comfortable calling cockerels. The black one I'm not quite convinced...
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