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    Lame Silkie

    Update: she seems very lethargic. Just wants to curl up and sleep. Force fed her diluted Gatorade. I don't know how we can save her! I'm wondering if she is actually older than I think (we bought her as an adult), and this is her time???
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    Lame Silkie

    Thank goodness- Her vent looked great (for a chicken butt!). She had a mess stuck to her feathers that I had to trim. As I was washing I noted her vent looked very clean and was reacting to the running water
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    Lame Silkie

    I would love some input on my current situation: my silkie has been super broody for weeks, if not longer-- she will stay in the nest box with two other silkies. Recently, when she did emerge, she was limping, more like dragging her lame leg. After a few days of no improvement, I've brought...
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    Naked Neck/Showgirl breeding question

    Hi everyone! I am wondering what the result would be of a bantam (silkie x LF naked neck) rooster with silkie feathering bred to a LF Naked neck result in? Any input is appreciated! Thanks :)
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    Silkie & Turken Roosters

    I have a handful of very beautiful Silkie and Turken Roosters that we cannot keep (we live in town). Looking to rehome them locally in the Charleston area. Black Silkie, White and Buff Showgirl/Turken
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    Bad eye ailment. Help diagnosing/Treatment?

    I haven't seen any issues breathing (labored, coughing or otherwise), but I did notice the eye has gotten so much worse, as you can see in this photo. What is happening? I think I may be able to find colloidal silver at a health food store, but if not, any other alternatives? Thanks :)
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    Info about red or Maroon Chicken feathers

    Hey guys! I'm actually looking for natural (undyed) chicken/rooster feathers that are as red/maroon as possible. Preferably gamecock, but I'm unsure what colors they come in. Does anyone have any ideas as to what breeds would have that color? The second issue is: I'm looking to craft with...
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    Bad eye ailment. Help diagnosing/Treatment?

    Hi everyone, one of my silkies (out of seven various hens), has developed a terrible issue with her left eye-- looks like a yellow growth from the corner of her eye. I had treated the hen's drinking water with tetracycline. After about a week (maybe?), I did not see this yellow growth and...
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    Dominant Pecking... Some advice please??

    Thanks Kevin. I'm willing to try these contraptions, but they don't seem like good permanent options. right now she's in chook jail, a wire dog crate within our coop. Does anyone have experience with these devices?
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    Dominant Pecking... Some advice please??

    Hi Everyone! We have a backyard flock of 7 hens, that have been integrated together for awhile now. We are noticing that one of our hens is being a big fat JERK (the only way to say it) to our 3 silkies. It breaks my heart to see my little guys get pecked on all day.. The other hens, which...
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    Very Swollen eye-- help with treatment please??

    Thanks Mamma, the medications you are referring to, are they topical? Would I be able to get them at Tractor Supply? I'm being diligent with my tetracycline water everyday, but I'm hoping that there is something more aggressive I can do for her poor eye. Thanks so much!!
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    Very Swollen eye-- help with treatment please??

    Hi everyone! I have a poor silkie with eye issues. About a week ago, we noticed a swollen oozing eye. (sorry, I don't know how to rotate this photo) We didn't notice any other symptoms, no wheezing or nose drainage. Some of her feathers were a little crusty, but we couldn't determine if...
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