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    Nest boxes under poop shelf?

    I have poop trays on top of my nest boxes like that. The hens poop on the tray if they choose to roost on the edge of it. They also have a roost bar above the poop trays. I bought some dog crate plastic trays to use there and it really makes cleanup easy. The design would really work great...
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    Help with feather picking/loss

    Hi! I'm sorry to hear about your hens' feather loss. I do occasionally have to use BluKote on my hens where they s have been pecked or have new feathers coming in. This usually helps deter further pecking and allows the feathers to get a little bigger and typically the hen is able to regrow...
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    Suspected Sour Crop -- Advice Please

    Thank you both for the advice! Yes, the cockerel and two pullets are about 10-12 weeks. Do you think they'd do alright on an all-flock pellet instead of chick crumble? Their crops both felt much less watery yesterday evening when I pulled them off the roost for a little massage. The rooster...
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    Suspected Sour Crop -- Advice Please

    Hello again, chicken friends! I moved three ~10 week old Black Copper Marans from the grow out cage into the big bird coop on Monday (7/3). Two of the 3 seemed to have distended crops in the afternoons on Tuesday and Wednesday. Their crops felt very full and like a loose water balloon. On...
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    Crop issues

    Interesting. My rooster doesn't seem bothered by his crop either but he has awful stinky, dark, watery diarrhea. I am trying vinegar in the water and "Rooster Booster" probiotics.
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    Crop issues

    How is your hen? I have a Marans rooster who has a similar problem but I can't decide if it's sour crop or just over eating.
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    Crop not responding to treatment

    How did you administer the copper sulfate? I have a few currently having this issue and would love to try that.
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    Monistat use details

    Following for information :)
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    Sprouts for chickens

    Thank you! I'll do that and try to keep up with rinsing better next time!
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    Sprouts for chickens

    I also have some white mold on my lentil sprouts. I forgot to rise them yesterday I suppose and today they look like this 😬 I washed the mold of with water. Is it still safe to give these to the chickens & quail? Could I rinse them with something to kill the mold?
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    Please Help with Favus Diagnosis and Treatment

    Thank you! I'll up their protein to 20% and see if that helps. I have had them on 18% Nutrena Hearty Hen. They are relatively peaceful unless arguing over treats when I bring them, but I'll watch them roost tonight as well. They have access to 2 acres during the day but roost in a coop at...
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    Please Help with Favus Diagnosis and Treatment

    Thanks for the suggestions. I have been applying clotrimazole for 3 days so far. Their combs look less dry. I was thinking of trying a spray for the feather loss areas on their necks. Have y'all used any of these items on areas of feather loss before? Banixx (2.5% Hydronium Ion solution)...
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    FAVUS IN WHOLE FLOCK?!

    Hello, I am wondering if you had any success treating favus in your flock?
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    Help with feather picking/loss

    You're welcome! I think they may help with your current problem too. I actually bought them to keep the other hens from picking their fresh feathers after I removed the rooster. It helps keep the new growth out of sight so they aren't tempted to eat the really bloody new growth. Mine wore...
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    Help with feather picking/loss

    I had a really bad case of feather picking and rooster rubbing in my flock last year. I applied BluKote liberally every night but it didn't seem to stop the pecking, especially when new feathers were trying to grow in. I ended up purchasing chicken saddles that covered most of their back and...
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