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    Help needed - 2nd prolapsed chicken

    Hi, I had a hen with a prolapse ( egg was actually in the sack outside the body). I tried to get it out by stuffing it back in etc.. it was horrible.. I finally had to do surgury on her with an exacto knife, a towel and a prayer. Got the egg out then stuffed her prolapse back in with honey. She...
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    9 mo old Buff Brahma sick/ laying down HELP

    Help - Buff Brahma 7 days ago did not go into the coop found her the next morning - she was standing quiet. She was not acting herself. Put her in the coop.. but, she just went into a corner and stood there.. Then started laying down and will not stand. She drinks, she eats ( given her protein -...
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    Fencing to keep out a fox ( or predators ) during the day

    Good question. It is a standard poodle. He is a house dog. He would hate being with the chickens. We have another dog but, she is the one who takes out the chickens if unattended.. along with a German Shepherd neighbor dog :( .. so I think they need to be in the pen by themselfs.. and the pen is...
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    Fencing to keep out a fox ( or predators ) during the day

    Hi, recently I have had a dog and fox problem. I was able to obtain several chain link dog fences and string them together. I have one section that is 4 feet high and have covered it with dog kennel. I have two other sections that are six feet high and have covered them with tarp. My question is...
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    How do you properly sex Sultans?

    Hi, I don't know why ... I bought a Sultan from the feed store. We named him/her Tweety.. the sweetest thing. I think she is two weeks old.. has lots of wing and tail feathers. Still light grey on the back but, all primary feathers are coming in white... She/He is my favorite.. I am praying a...
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    HELP I NEED TOKNOW HOW TO NURSE A CHICK BACK TO HEALTH!!!!!!!!!!!!

    HiSorry to hear your chick is not feeling well. It is hard when they are so small. I had a week old chick that was stepped on by my poor daughter. I thought at first it had broken its neck. That was not the case. It was just reall injured. I was afraid to put it in with the other chicks because...
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    Ended 130,000 BYC Members? Guess the DAY & HOUR & Win!

    4/24/12 22:00 hours Hope I win .. Hope I win .. Hope I win!!
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    Four of my silkies disappeared withou a trace

    Thanks! I think I figured out why no eggs. They locked the remaining birds in the garage for the week . There was o light in there... Uggg.. I can never go away on vacation again!
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    Four of my silkies disappeared withou a trace

    Thanks! No matter what breed they are.. they are loved and it hurts when you loose them. Sorry for your loss.. This is the part about owning chickens that I hate... Kiss all your chicks tonight - they are truly Gods little angels ( with wings)! I am working at letting go - and it helps to have...
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    Four of my silkies disappeared withou a trace

    Hi, Some of my friends knew I was going to be gone. However, not many. My hubby is pretty private when we leave town. I cannot imagine that a friend would come and take them. I talked to the son of the pet sitter. He said that he was in charge of the chickens WED - Friday ( friday is when they...
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    Four of my silkies disappeared withou a trace

    Hi, I am home and there is no sign of the birds. I am starting to wonder if my pet sitter was being straight with me. I found out that her son had been doing all the care for the animals with the exception of two days. I am wondering if he found them dead because of lack of care. Did not ell...
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    Four of my silkies disappeared withou a trace

    Thank you for the love and support. I just wish I could figure out what happened to my fluffy friends :(.
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    Four of my silkies disappeared withou a trace

    As I write this I am in Mexico. I left my birds in the care of a pet sitter. I had six silkies and five large egg layers. Two days after I arrived on vacation the pet sitter emailed me to say that she could not find four of my birds. All silkies. We live in Minnesota. They day we left there was...
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    Please help my hen has an egg outside her body but trapped by membrane

    Hi Everyone! It has been awhile since I gave an update on Josie! I am incredibly pleased to say that she is doing fantastic. Running with the flock- eating, drinking and I believe she laided an egg this morning - with no problems :) YIPPIE! Thank you all for your support. I am going to try and...
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