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    Neck feathers broken off

    Hello. Your hens neck looks like my hens neck. I found my hen with the broken neck feathers roosting (only her head) under my Easter Egger. She had her head sticking straight under her and right out in front of the Easter Eggers chest. Silliest thing I've ever seen. Now I don't know if my EE is...
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    Flat footed Buff Orpington

    I am going to experiment to see if her foot problem worsens after eating cat food. Thanks for your input.
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    Flat footed Buff Orpington

    I purchased her as an "organic" chick so I assume she didn't get vaccinated. Yes, I noticed her "flat footed" walk early on, especially when she was about half grown. She's a very large hen. I do throw out a handful of dry cat food to my birds once in a while. Can that have something to do with...
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    Flat footed Buff Orpington

    Hello chicken lovers. I have a Buff Orpington that walks flat footed. She hops when she runs to keep up with the other hens. Not Bumblefoot or Mareks. She also can't jump up to the roost. No gripping power in her toes. It's strange. Morning time seems to be the worst. Do hens get arthritis? Shes...
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    Flat Footed Hen??

    My Buff Orpinton has the same problem. Have you found a solution yet?
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    Aquarium Heater for Waterer?

    Thanks Chris. This is what I've been looking for. Something durable, un like a aquarium heater. Gonna try it for sure!
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    Aquarium Heater for Waterer?

    Hi all. Has anyone used a aquarium heater in an open container for keeping chicken water from freezing. Thinking about trying it.
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    My poor baby is sick

    My silkie is stretching her neck upwards, shaking her head and breathing through her mouth. Don't see any Gapeworms. Feed store suggested electrolytes and vitamin water additive. Said it would help with respiratory aliment. No improvement yet on second day. Anybody have same experience?
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