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  1. J

    Eye swollen shut, conjunctivities?

    I got her and smelled and didnt smell anything, will try to grab her tonight.
  2. J

    Eye swollen shut, conjunctivities?

    So if I smell the eye and it stinks then Corzya?
  3. J

    Eye swollen shut, conjunctivities?

    So it seems the general consensus is fowl pox. Should I just expect the flock to get worse over the next month or so and then it should disappear?
  4. J

    Eye swollen shut, conjunctivities?

    Was also reading that some people use colloidal silver to treat eye infections, is this worth trying?
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    Eye swollen shut, conjunctivities?

    I have not noticed any sneezing or wheezing, nor discharge from the eyes or nares. They came from Meyer hatchery, yes vaccinated. This is the first time I had issues with chicks from them. Could be mosquitos, I do see a bunch around the coop with how much rain we had, and I always see 5-10 on...
  6. J

    Eye swollen shut, conjunctivities?

    Anyone know what this actually is? There are 3 chicks that have it (out of 15), was reading up and said to treat the entire flock with duramycin-10. However, I can not find it anywhere. We also have no vets that treat poultry around me. Ideas/Identifications please and treatment.
  7. J

    Am I being unethical?

    Thanks all, some really good input. Appreciate you all. ❤️
  8. J

    Am I being unethical?

    Nope, all rules are being followed minus a possible noise ordinance. I measured the dBs and frequency and they were often on the line or above for sound. But only when the egg song is going on.
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    Am I being unethical?

    So as previous posts I have mentioned my neighbor is not to happy I have chickens. Long story short he found out my sexuality and has had been causing me trouble ever since. My other neighbors love the chickens, bring their kids to pet and love getting fresh eggs. Anyway, I have two “loud”...
  10. J

    Roo or hen?

    Yeah, they get huge! I think your assumption is right, seems to be the general agreement with everyone I am talking to.
  11. J

    Roo or hen?

    Bird 2: On the right
  12. J

    Roo or hen?

    Additional information: I caught bird 2 doing this with a Roo, they followed each others heads up and down.
  13. J

    Roo or hen?

    So I have someone who lives 2.5 hours away that is willing to take my Roos, however, I would like to keep any hens I have. I have three birds I am not sure their gender, if you could assist I would greatly appreciate it. My assumption is Bird 1,2 are hens and bird 3 is a roo. Bird1: Bird 2...
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