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    Weak, sleepy, panting chicken

    Fright?! Seriously? Wow. That give the phrase "are you chicken?" new meaning for me. Thanks for responding. She is fine now. I am relieved and surprised. I was so sure she was within hours of death. Weird. I have so much to learn. Thanks again to all that responded.
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    Weak, sleepy, panting chicken

    Thanks for taking the time to respond. Oddly, this evening she seems maybe 70% better. This makes the whole situation even more puzzling. I hope she is going to be ok but if she isn't I will check into Dr. Brown. This morning I was convinced that she would be dead by the end of the day and...
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    Weak, sleepy, panting chicken

    Hi all, I went out to check on the chickens this morning and one of my 5, one year olds is sick. She is a white leghorn, a year old and I didn't notice that anything was wrong yesterday. Today I let them out to free range and gave them come organic lettuce as a treat but that one girl came out...
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    Where did it go??

    thanks for the link. we'll check on the birds today.
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    Where did it go??

    No we don't think we have any roosters. (We would know, right?) And yes the bald areas are by their tail feathers. To look for lice or mites would I see them on top or at the skin level? Thanks everyone for all your suggestions.
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    Where did it go??

    We are usually out there looking for eggs a half dozen times a day. But the one day we were busy (Halloween) this happens. Great! They are also pecking at each other. Many of them have bald spots on their backs. What is this about? They have lots of room and are out of direct bright light...
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    Where did it go??

    I have an unnatural terror of snakes. I hope you are wrong. I may have to move if you are right. Although I guess that makes the most sense. i hadn't thought of that. UGH!!!
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    Where did it go??

    Last night we got home late so I checked for eggs at night. We have one chicken that routinely lays her eggs on the ground. Anyone know why? Well it was there on the ground but it was under where all the chickens roost. I wasn't willing to walk under the chickens to get it. I figured I...
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