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    Sick, molting hen - I’m stumped.

    Look at her vent for any sign of parasite or swelling. Something I came across with one of my hens.
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    Reply to review by 'Jeans' on item 'Australorp'

    I love a victory story! Glad Jasmine is back! They are precious and deserving of our care. And we reap the rewards in many ways.
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    Reply to review by 'Jeans' on item 'Australorp'

    Sounds like my hen, now she is lame and carried everywhere but when feeding she tries to "run the show" with my other two younger Astrolorpes.
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    The Old Folks Home

    Capricornfarm... get in touch with the executor or executive of her estate/ will. You should be able to learn where your Yorke Twinkle is. They have to inform the attorney and family on distribution of your Mom's estate and assets.
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    The Old Folks Home

    I love hanging with the hens in you yard doing pruning, weeding, etc. They follow me like a shadow. Only time they disappear is for a nice dust bath. They are spoiled and pretty much hand fed. Meal worms, avacado, corn, cracked corn, sunflower seeds, small amount of left over cat food. Layer...
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    Lame Hen

    I have an Astrolorpe hen that is 5 years old. She has been lame for close to 2 months now. She started molting when I noticed her sitting much more often. She had been laying infrequently up to this time. She still runs the show with two other hens. I have been placing her in a nesting box...
  7. J

    so I had a chick with eye problems and foot problem.

    I have no suggestions or experience with your chick's condition. I marvel at your loving tenderness, it inspires me.
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    SICK CHICKEN: Eye closed

    I had similar issue with my 3 yr. old Astrolorpe hen. I bought Veteran Plus Antibiotic Opthalmalic Gel. She started having improvement the next day. Her eye was closed, but I was able to squirt a small amount on her eye. I didn't want to get too close and was able to squeeze the bottle, so no...
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