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    Silkie has lost her voice???

    Hello Eggcessive! Just wanted to send you the good news... it looks like Loretta is going to make it! I am not sure if what she has, is what you mentioned in technical terms above, however, the vet ran blood tests, fecal exam, and several other tests, etc.- and in terms i do understand...
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    Silkie has lost her voice???

    Dear Eggcessive- I cannot thank you enough for your reply- it is nice to know that this has happened to other chickens (well, i don't mean it that way- just nice to know someone is knowledgeable regarding the issue)- I am going to print out your explanation, as I am taking her to the vet on...
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    Silkie has lost her voice???

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    Comment by 'Litleburgs' in article 'A Guide To Understanding The Chicken Pecking Order'

    This is a wonderful article. I have an interesting situation going on and maybe you can help me? I have two silkie bantams, a silkie frizzle cochin and a tiny serama. My white silky is very stubborn and is very broody. The silkie frizzle cochin is a great layer and very aggressive with my broody...
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    Any chance these eggs are fertilized? Please advise!! Thank you!

    Thank you angel8035... i just needed a little confirmation. :)
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    Any chance these eggs are fertilized? Please advise!! Thank you!

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    Lonely/sad Chicken.........Advice needed PLEASE!!!

    Hi Featheredmom! I literally was speechless when i read your note to us about Loretta. I cannot thank you enough for being so kind and thoughtful with regards to selling us one of your girls. So very thoughtful of you and much appreciated. We actually found a lady in Indiana and purchased...
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    Hen lost both sisters...how do i introduce new friends to her? Please help.

    Hello! I know there are a couple previous posts somewhat similar to what i am asking, however, i do not see one where there is only one bird with a couple new ones being introduced. I am hoping someone might know the best approach to this particular scenario..... ANY advice or tips will be...
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    Lonely/sad Chicken.........Advice needed PLEASE!!!

    Thank you so much for your sweet note- she is hanging in there, but i am looking for a good friend for her and will hopefully find one soon... thank you! Mollie
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    Lonely/sad Chicken.........Advice needed PLEASE!!!

    She is definitely out of the crib alot- Mabel, my chiuahuah, is doing the best to be supportive! :)
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    Lonely/sad Chicken.........Advice needed PLEASE!!!

    Thank you Judy- i've given her a stuffed animal and a fleece blanket... my chiuahuah, Mabel, is doing her best as well to be supportive! ;)
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    Lonely/sad Chicken.........Advice needed PLEASE!!!

    Delisha your concern and advice means a lot. Thank you for recommending i not just rush into getting her a new friend before i know my coop is predator proof and also the importance or quarenteening a new bird to make sure she doesn't catch anything. This whole process sounds difficult...
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    Lonely/sad Chicken.........Advice needed PLEASE!!!

    Dear GG- I cannot thank you enough for all of your advice earlier today and for taking the time to help me find a breeder close to Chicago- that means so very much! I seriously have checked Craigslist in the past and have not once ever seen an advertisement like the one you forwarded onto me...
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    Lonely/sad Chicken.........Advice needed PLEASE!!!

    Suzie- your note made me smile and thank you so much for taking the time to write it. So nice to meet people that care about chickens and so much fun that you are from another country giving Loretta support and sweet thoughts- so cool and very much appreciated! Thank you for thinking of us ...
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    Lonely/sad Chicken.........Advice needed PLEASE!!!

    Thank you for your lovely message and i agree it will take time. I was hesitant to put her back in the coop, as i do not have any other chickens at this time. We had 3 and now only have 1. I have the coop outside that they shared together, however, during bad weather or extremely hot weather...
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