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    illness or just old?

    When my birds seem ill or lethargic i put some oregano &/or rosemary oil in their waterer, also apple cider vinegar. I also buy probiotic & electrolyte powder and add it in their water. There's a liquid Ivermectin I purchased on line and a couple of times a year if they're itching or dusting a...
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    How soon to cull?

    My oldest been was almost 9. She still was laying eggs, not every day and not as large as my olive eggers but still going strong, She became mother hen and took care of all the hens and was a favorite to every one of my roosters. Sadly she was only recently lost to a fox while free ranging...
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    Tips for a lonely hen?

    Agreed with the other poster. Flock animals need a companion. A toaster is not a good option because roosters needs many hens and who'l overmate one lonely hen. You will trade one problem for a much bigger one. Ive had several small flocks over the years and even when they're are multiple...
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