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    Limping hens

    Without a doubt! After reading the long FAQ. I am pretty certain. Thanks so much.
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    Limping hens

    I had a banty chick that started limping, this progressed to her being unable to walk at all and because she struggled so I put her down. Now I have a second with the same symptoms. I isolate them as soon as I see any sign of illness but have no idea of what is going on here. I suspect it is...
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    Limping d'Uccles, caring for feathered feet

    I checked for bumble foot and they are clean. She also seems to be favoring her wing. Aughhhh these cute chickens are beyond me!
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    Limping d'Uccles, caring for feathered feet

    I have 2 d'Uccles with heavily feathered feet and one is limping. Can anyone share any special care I need to be giving them to manage their feet?
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    Sick Chicken

    Thanks So much. I cought her very early and seperated her from the flock. none of my other chickens is symptomatic and I am with them several times a day. I have used the best isolation technique and believe i need to cull her permanently. it is so sad to have a sick one....She is new from a...
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    Sick Chicken

    I have a young polish that has been sick for two weeks. I am treating her with Duramycin. Initially both eyes were swollen shut and her Nares had some drainage. I isolated her and have cleaned her eyes and beak with warm water daily and now she has her eyes open and is slightly better with a...
  7. Willow Springs Coop

    Willow Springs Coop

    We started with 4 chickens and in a single year are up to 34. Our coop is made of all recycled material. We started with an 11 foot square existing concrete pad from an old pump house and saved the lumber from a barn project. We installed antique windows and doors on the exterior and...
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