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    hen going bald

    My barred rock has been slowly losing feathers on her head. When it first started, I thought it was just part of the comb, but now it's obviously not. The speckled Sussex also has thinning feathers on her head. I first noticed this maybe in February, that's when I thought it was part of the...
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    8 no old pullet lethargic, barely eating and drinking

    She is better than this time yesterday. Eating better, but still only when encouraged. Taking water with nutridrench and layer feed mixed with kefir and some calcium. She is very happy to get mealworms. I plan on trying some egg later in the day. Poops overnight were green and bile-y, but...
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    8 no old pullet lethargic, barely eating and drinking

    Her crop was empty this morning. Now it is very small, but feels like I would expect. I am new to chickens and have not felt a sour or impacted one, but to me, it is normal. She has pooped. Can they do that if they're egg bound? In the past hour she had a cecal type one. She's also not...
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    8 no old pullet lethargic, barely eating and drinking

    This morning our ameraucana pullet is acting lethargic. It was very cold last night. Around -7F. She just now drank a bit of water with nutridrench and ate a few pieces of scrambled egg. First thing in the morning she wouldn't touch anything. She seemed fine yesterday afternoon. Other...
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    free 14 week old Ameraucana cockerel, Central Ohio

    Looking for a new home for this 14 week old Ameraucana cockerel. He came in the small batch of pullets we ordered. We have a small space, small children, and are new to chickens, so even though he's been friendly, I think it's wisest for him to have a new home. We are happy to help with...
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    avoiding mold in deep litter

    This is our first time with chickens. I attempted deep litter in the brooder after reading about all the benefits. I used a cardboard box and put in a layer of finished compost with the idea of inoculating the mix. Then I added some plane shavings (mostly maple and oak) and dry leaves I saved...
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