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    Feather loss and redness - HELP!

    We have 16 girls that are 8months old. Several breeds are involved in our dilemma and so not all of them are dark feathered. (Note our WLH & BO are not affected at all) Three months ago (December timeframe) about 6 of our girls developed bare spots at the bases of the tails spreading up. There...
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    10wk old Cochin can't stand walk or right itself - what can I do?

    I have a 10 week or so Cochin who can't stand for long periods or walk far. When she is in the coop she gets flattened by the other birds... her leg goes backwards and she takes ages to eventually right herself. She seems less sturdy or meaty than the others. She is easily tipped over by other...
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    New Chick Mama in MA

    Have been loving this site for more than a month before we finally decided to go out and get our new babies. We went to the feed store and was not impressed - answered a Craigslist posting and met a family that breeds beautiful chickens, all on site. Well, we purchased 10 wonderful babies from...
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    Baby chicks are 1 week old, when can I feed them bugs?

    Thanks for the info! We are rearing 10 chicks that are now almost 3 weeks old.... my husband found a large ant and placed in the container - said it was hilarious to watch one of the chicks investigate then run away! Nevertheless another braver girl came forward and ate it right up! Now I...
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