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  1. lalany

    Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

    I never got back on to let you know what happened with my chicken Sadie's eye. Over the past few weeks, the mass on her eye has not changed at all. No worse, no better. It doesn't seem to effect her at all so I haven't been worrying about it. I do thank you for all the input when I first...
  2. lalany

    Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

    Thanks everyone for your input. The mass is not veiny and it feels more like a blob of fat. It sounds very similar to what was described in the link Jersey Hen attached. Since that hen got better on its own I will give everyone an update in a few days. Thanks again.
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    Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

    It's not any better today and I don't know how to treat it. She's still acting normal and the other hens aren't picking on her.
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    Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

    We purchased our first 2 hens from him about 2 1/2 years ago. We had already reserved 6 hens from a person in Connecticut so that's why we only bought 2. Both birds are still very healthy. I went late in the spring and he did not have as many breeds as he told us he normally had. His...
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    Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

    Anyone know what this might be? I noticed it this morning. She does not appear to be sick.
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    Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

    Thank you for your advice and kind words. After looking into prolapse and seeing some pictures, I'm pretty sure that is what it was. Lemon always laid very large eggs. I just wish I had noticed something earlier and could have helped her. I am going to speak to our vet tomorrow about...
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    Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

    I also should add that when I found Lemon she was not in the nesting box, but the box had some blood and an egg that looked like a deflated balloon.
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    Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

    I woke up this morning to shovel out the hens and immediately realized Lemon, our white leg horn was dead. When I removed her from the coop, I saw what looks like her insides coming out her vent. My husband and I checked on the chickens several times during the blizzard and they were fine. He...
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    Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

    I've been watching ospreyzone.com. This osprey nest is in East Marion, Long Island. The first baby hatched today, 2 more eggs to go. No, it's not chickens, but it's beautiful and interesting. The camera is situated right above the nest and is "live feed " so you can really see everything as it...
  10. lalany

    Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

    Your rooster is so pretty, but I'm not allowed to have them either. Good luck finding him a home. My girls are laying eggs like gang busters finally. It was a scarce winter around here. Only 2 were laying and only about 2 per week. The girls were happy today. I turned the compost and they...
  11. lalany

    Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

    So sorry to hear of your loss Irischick. I had a yellow lab that was an angel during a hard time in my life. Though I think about her all the time, we have had 2 dogs for the past five years that are wonderful. One in particular has a heart like my yellow lab. Good luck with your new rescue...
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    Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

    I've been searching the yard for hidden eggs because we weren't finding the normal amount in the nesting box. I guess it's happening all around. My daughter freaked, she thought something "got" a chicken because their were soooooo mant feathers in the yard. One chicken "sparkle" seemed to lose...
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    What age do Polish hens begin laying?

    My polish is not a good layer. She is really cute though!
  14. lalany

    Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

    I'm getting less eggs, but in think its because my Cochin goes broody once a month! I put her in jail (dog crate) for a couple days and she's back with the flock, but no eggs. My polish hen dosen't seem to lay very much. It may be because she's last in the pecking order. She's so cute, but the...
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    Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

    I've decided to just put the kids to work....they have an egg hunt everyday!:)
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