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    BCM one eye is swollen. What can cause this? What should the potential treatment be?

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    BCM one eye is swollen. What can cause this? What should the potential treatment be?

    Hi, all. My barn’s nearly year old (will be in June) BCM has developed a swollen eye with what appears to be subtle discharge. Her eye has swelled in the last day, but I would say I saw some squinting a few days ago. No other bird in the brood is showing signs of this. Her scabbing on the...
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    Grubbly Farms vs. Scratch and Peck

    I’ve been thinking that. The price tag is pretty hefty.
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    Grubbly Farms vs. Scratch and Peck

    I agree. And the only reason they aren’t certified organic is because something about what the larvae eats. My adult hens love the grubbly treats. Their supplements look decent, too.
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    Grubbly Farms vs. Scratch and Peck

    Just the highest quality feed. I desire something better than the current feed I have (Nutrena). USA, non-GMO, etc.
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    Grubbly Farms vs. Scratch and Peck

    Hi, all. I am deciding between Grubbly Farms and Scratch and Peck feeds. I have read both of the ingredient lists from top to bottom and Grubbly reads more favorable to me. I am aware that they technically aren’t organic. However, I have been recommended Scratch & Peck by multiple people...
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    My next breed additions / seeking insights

    For sure on the individuality. I supposedly personify them, too. Ha! I’ll take a look at the website you have linked. Thank you for the reply!
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    My next breed additions / seeking insights

    Thank you for the heads up on the loudness. I’m excited for the dino eggs, ha ha.
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    My next breed additions / seeking insights

    Hi, all! I will be adding the following breeds to my flock on April 15th and am seeking insights (health, personality, photos, temperament, “voice” level, etc.) from those that may already have them: California Gray Cuckoo Maran Production Blue Smokey Pearl Welsummer Thank you in advance!
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    Help! Chicken laying bubble “egg” and squatting/ penguin stance

    I fell asleep early last night. She was reunited with her flock in the evening (after being crated all day) free ranging and went to sleep with them. She seemed way happier and alert after being reunited. Doesn’t like being separated. I didn’t give a calcium tablet last night. I will tonight. I...
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    Help! Chicken laying bubble “egg” and squatting/ penguin stance

    Update: 1:50 p.m. CST I go to check on Pecker and it looks like she has a shavings nest. Sure enough…she laid an egg! However, I haven’t checked what her vent looks like now and the shell itself is still sorta thin. Thus, Pecker can definitely do with more calcium tablets 💊. Do I still have her...
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    Help! Chicken laying bubble “egg” and squatting/ penguin stance

    Eggcessive, thank you for your resourceful knowledge again. Yes, I suspected that, but now her vent has possibly retracted to looking normal again. Kinda like a coin slot. I have her in a small transport crate with bedding, food, and water. Gave her a 15 min. epsom soak + applied cortisone...
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    Help! Chicken laying bubble “egg” and squatting/ penguin stance

    Just gave her an epsom salt soak, put cortisone cream on the vent to reduce the bulging/swelling, and have her in a darker crate with shavings, food, and water. I figured this may relax her? I’m seeking advice on what to do from here. Do I leave her in the dark crate for some hours and return...
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    Help! Chicken laying bubble “egg” and squatting/ penguin stance

    Tablets made it worse
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    Help! Chicken laying bubble “egg” and squatting/ penguin stance

    Those things are horse pills for humans, let alone chickens. Wow! Got a 600 mg tablet (says serving size 1 tablet for 600 mg) and split it in two. Gave her both pieces. I will continue this for 4-6 more days. I suspect hers might be stress, too. We’ve introduced 13-week-old chicks into the run...
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