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Goofy birds are free range w a coop @ night. I don't know what she was doing under that wire!!! She has wonderful lilac bushes to hide under.

Danz- it seems to be a weird year. We've had lots of strep throat & cold like stuff around here. Nasty!

Unfortunately she didn't make it. I'm glad I did what I could. I don't know how long she was stuck under that wire. We are going to get rid of that spot as soon as we can. The rest seem to be doing ok. I keep the water on w a leaky hose that they always have fresh cold water during the day & a...

Unfortunately she didn't make it. I'm glad I did what I could. I don't know how long she was stuck under that wire. We are going to get rid of that spot as soon as we can. The rest seem to be doing ok. I keep the water on w a leaky hose that they always have fresh cold water during the day & a...

Panic. Hot chicken. Panic. Hot chicken. #1 of 4 2 hours ago mamau Just went out to check chickens. It is a very hot day. One got caught in wire. She is panting & listing sideways. Wants to move but floppy. I got her wet, hand trickled water to her, she drank, & put a fan in the coop. Anything...

Just went out to check chickens. It is a very hot day. One got caught in wire. She is panting & listing sideways. Wants to move but floppy. I got her wet, hand trickled water to her, she drank, & put a fan in the coop. Anything else I can do? Very new chicken lover. Totally clueless.

Just checked again. She is doing much better! Still panting but not as wobbly. Do you think she will make it?

Well, I also laid her on an ice pack. Just checked back on her. She is now standing on her own but still wobbly. I treated her like I have done for mammal animals.

Just went out to check chickens. It is a very hot day. One got caught in wire. She is panting & listing sideways. Wants to move but floppy. I got her wet, hand trickled water to her, she drank, & put a fan in the coop. Anything else I can do? Very new chicken lover. Totally clueless.

Cool. Nice to know, the kids want to collect but have to wait till after school. They will be happy;)

Sorry showing my newbie status, how long can the eggs stay in the nests before you can't eat them. Also the plastic Easter eggs seems to have worked. Finding more in the nests today. Yea!

Really shouldn't be a problem! I may be home but I don't check them much until 12 & then the kids do it after school.

Thanks. I don't have the space to raise another set to full growth. May just have to make due with what I've got & let nature takes it course. Kind of sad though, I wanted more Easter Eggers.

Hey, just signed up. I live in paradise, ks. Just started a flock of chickens. All kinds. Just stated getting eggs! I was wondering if it was a good idea to add chicks next year. This year we had some turkeys & they didn't make it. I think the older chickens took care of them if you know what I...