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I just went up to my hens to double check. The skin looks normal it is just the chest area that looks slightly red in parts. I will put some mite and lice powder on her as soon as possible, and will look out for scratching.
Thanks chicmom for your reply.
Hello,
i have recently noticed that one of my hens have got a big clump of feather missing on her neck and chest. I have check for mites but non has been found.
I am worried for her and i am just hoping she may be just molting?
Please put my mind to rest, anyone know what this could be?
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I didn't know. reasoning being is i had no where else i could of put them. The weather has been fine here so they have been able to go free on about half an acre. They currently are in a 8x8 shed. If they carry on, i was thinking about meshing one side of the shed of, and letting them...
Hello, i got thee more chickens on saturday to add to my current three. They are the same breed and not much difference in age. Ever since i have had them, my three older hens keep attacking my three new hens! It is very aggressive, clinging on and pull big clumps of feathers out. My new hens...
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Thank you, great/helpful post!
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Lol, i have just realized what i put on my original post about chickens swimming.
Corrected now, i meant ducks
Thanks for all the great advice!
I have been looking everywhere for a plastic paddling pool or something equivalent, the only thing i can find is this...
Hello, i am thinking about getting 4 ducks and have got a few questions for you guys
* Would it be okay to put my ducks in with my hens? They are in a 6x6 shed and allowed access to the outside which is a large area. I currently have 3 Warrens (soon to have 4).
* I've been doing research on...
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They are fine... Running, eating, playing their great.
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yes it's sad, it's hard to tell when they are ill until they are very sick
Sorry not been on in a while so a late update...
The hen that was ill sadly died
She was very ill, and she just wouldn't eat. I tryed force feeding her, i even tried putting the food on her tongue and rubbing her throat but no good.
Never got to take her to the vets in time, so don't know...
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Hi AHappychick, i have tried putting it in her beak but no luck she just flung it back out
I have put some next to her and will try again after, thank you!
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1) What type of bird , age and weight. The breed is ISA warren, her age is about 22-23 weeks old, i am unsure of here weight if this is very important then i will try and find this out.
2) What is the behavior, exactly. Her behavior is she will not stand up she just laying down, she...