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    Just caught a possum trying to drag off my hen

    Just thought I would update....I was unable to get an antibiotic from my vet, but my chicken has healed nicely with just vetericyn and time. No sign so far of the possum again. I have set the automatic door to shut earlier in the evening. I have also spoken to my adopted porch feral about...
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    Just caught a possum trying to drag off my hen

    My coop is very secure, I was remiss in that I had not shut them in for the night yet. I did find one good size puncture would which i have sprayed with vetericyn plus and I gave her some cat food spiked with nutridrench which she ate readily. Wondering if I should try and get her an...
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    Neighbors cat hanging out around my chickens

    I have a feral cat that would love to catch a baby chick, but he is no match for the mother hens and knows it. He watches and thinks about it, but the mothers won't let him within 10 feet of the chicks without flying at him and running him off. He has no interest in the adults and they will...
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    Just caught a possum trying to drag off my hen

    I have always had a possum living on my property without any problem. I know possums are controversial, but I was leaning on the pro side until tonight. As I was headed out to shut the coop door just after dusk I heard a commotion and walked in to a possum with a hold on my favorite hen...
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    When will my rooster take charge

    Thanks so much for all the information. I have not had a rooster previously. I will let my old girls keep teaching him manners and wait for spring. I do not light or heat my coop so no eggs to check at present. I will keep a close watch as my top hen is my favorite and oldest gal. She is very...
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    When will my rooster take charge

    I have a 6 month old rooster. I added 4 new chicks and gave them to my broody cochin. I ended up with a rooster who I am going to try and keep. I have 5 older hens ranging in age from 2-6 yrs. Since the young ones were raised by my broody who was second in charge, everyone is coexisting nicely...
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    Any idea of breed or mix?

    Thank you everyone. She has yellow non-feathered legs. She is from tractor supply so I did not expect a purebred. She is very sweet and I am happy to have her, I was just wondering since she is so different from the others.
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    Any idea of breed or mix?

    I bought four Blue Plymouth rock chicks for my broody this spring. This one looks like another breed or maybe a mix. Any ideas?
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    Should I be concerned?

    Thank you!!
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    Should I be concerned?

    Any suggestions on what to do? It gets pretty cold in the winter in Michigan for a bare bottom. The roost is a 2X4 covered with felt, but she likes the bottom nesting box which backs up to the edge of the shed and some raw wood. I'll add some padding under the straw. Anything I can do to...
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    Should I be concerned?

    This is my Cochin who goes broody all the time. She is currently considering broody but has not committed. I know that they will pull feathers when broody, but this seems extreme. Is this bare bottom normal or should I be concerned? She seems to be eating and drinking as normal. I don't see any...
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    Bullying injury to young hen

    Her sister just has a small scab. She runs away, the injured hen does not. I let her out as she was having a fit in the cage. Everyone is now roosted and quiet. I think I will cage her as late as possible so that the morning is not a problem. I can't keep the flap on her head. I just hope she...
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    Bullying injury to young hen

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    Bullying injury to young hen

    Thank you. I just noticed that her sister (same age) has a bit of blood on her head as well. Can I keep them in the same cage or will they peck the bloody spots? I had her in a cage, but she seemed so stressed that I let her out again and cooped the suspected bully instead. I will cage her...
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    Bullying injury to young hen

    Any idea how to keep it on her head? Unless I bandage her entire head it won't stay on. I saw my other RIR pecking her, but she has never drawn blood before. This is the first bullying I have had in my small group.
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