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    Bumblefoot - Virus

    We've just discovered, that our flock carries Bumblefoot. Through our research we've discovered, that it's a virus & are thinking about getting rid of the flock. Does anyone know if you remove the flock or source can you get rid of the virus with time & cleaning out the facility? Thank you in...
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    Has anyone given a chicken Coconut Water instead of Electrolyters?

    Hello, I'm treating my hen with a mite investation with DE soil & bathing her. Since mites can cause health issues, I think that it's drained her of energy as mites feed on her blood. She's lost weight and seems weak. My question is: Has anyone given they're chicken (s) coconut water as an...
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    Hen holds her head to the side, and is have trouble with her balance

    1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) Cochin, 2-3 years old, I think she's lost 1-2 lbs 2) What is the behavior, exactly. I've noticed, that she isolates herself from the rest of the flock. She tends to stay in the coop during...
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    Bowed Legged Turkey

    I noticed that one of our Toms is bow legged. He's 2 1/2 months old Naragansett. I read an older thread, someone else had the same issue. They were advised by a member here @ BYC to give the turkey Vitamin E & Selenium. Does anyone know, if I would give them human grade Vitamin E & Selenium...
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    Wanted: Bourbon Red Poults located in Oregon

    Hello, We're looking to purchase BR poults. We're having a hard time finding any for sale. Thank you!
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    Oregon Spring Poultry Swap April 23, 2011 in Canby!!!

    Hello, We're planning on attending tomorrows meet. Will anyone be bringing any Heritage Turkeys? We'd prefer: Bourbon Red, Royal Palm, Slate, Narragansett. Also, we'd purchase 5 poults. You may respond directly to me . I'm looking forward to meeting fellow Oregonians Thank you! Kimmy
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    Advice needed: How to introduce Guinea with chickens.

    We've raised two guineas with 25 chicks we ordered from the hatchery. Our existing flock of chickens is approx 50 including two roosters. The 25 chicks were old enough to introduce to the existing flock of chickens this was done approx 1 1/2 weeks ago. The 2 guineas are in our barn, as we...
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    Looking to purchase Heritage Turkey Poults Oregon/Washington

    Hello, We'd like to purchase a min of 5 Heritage Turkey Poults, we're not picky about sex. We reside NW Oregon & will travel up into Washington if needbe. Please shoot me a message, and I'll get in contact with you. Thank you Kimmy
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    Found mites on our chickens today...

    We've just discovered, that our hens have either mites or lice. My question is: Can we sell the eggs as normal OR Should we wait until we've gotten control of the pests? Thank you for your input!
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    Chicken Having a hard time walking & Standing on its Feet

    By the way my chickens are 3 months old.
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    Chicken Having a hard time walking & Standing on its Feet

    Hello, I had a Brahma Hen pass away yesterday. Last nite I noticed another hen having trouble walking & observed it eating while laying. I've tried reading up on diseases/illnesses. There's too many that sound like it. So I thought I'd post here in hopes that someone may have encountered the...
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