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    Laying Question

    Thanks for the reply. I have removed the perches so will see. There is enough clearance, could be more but no way to change that. It has worked before. There is a bit of straw but the entire roof is mesh. In the winter when it below freezing and windy I usually partially cover the roof with...
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    Laying Question

    Thank you for the reply. Understood about the laying, was just a bit concerned something was wrong but will just wait and see. They are in a integrated coop/run most of the time ( Garden Coop plan, we let them out under supervision, lots of predators as we live in the woods). When they were...
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    Laying Question

    I have 6 chickens 2 - Orphingtons Amerecauna Brahma Cochin Cookies and Cream (Meyer Hatchery Breed) They were born on April 8 so closing in on 7 months. Only one is laying (Orphington) and has been for over a month. These seem happy and healthy. Its been a decade since my last flock. They...
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    Swollen Vent? Advice Appreciated

    Thank you! I tried some hydrocortisone ointment, but that just had her pecking at her bottom. Appreciate the other suggestions, started those yesterday. Great suggestion with the grit, I hadn't started that yet but have now. She seems to be having an easier time now!
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    Swollen Vent? Advice Appreciated

    Thanks, I noticed that she is having some trouble pooping. Coming out slow and she is chirping unhappily and pecking at her bottom. I am guessing because of the swelling. Is hydrocortisone cream best? What do people use?
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    Swollen Vent? Advice Appreciated

    Good Evening Our two week old Cochin chick appears to have a swollen vent (see photo). About a week ago she had a pasty but that had to be cleaned with warm water a couple of times. We noticed a tiny bit of dried poo today that we cleaned. She is eating and pooping. Haven't experienced this...
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    Virginia

    Good Evening Folks from Great Falls Virginia I just made the plunge and ordered some chicks that will arrive in April. I was wondering if there were anyone is in the area that provides chicken sitting services ? Hoping to find someone local who is experienced with chickens (I have had chickens...
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    Looking for Potential Chicken Sitter in Great Falls, Virginia

    Good Evening Folks I just made the plunge and ordered some chicks that will arrive in April. I was wondering if there were anyone is in the area that provides chicken sitting services ? Hoping to find someone local who is experienced with chickens (I have had chickens before). Anybody out...
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    Why did my Chicken stop laying?

    Yup she is locked in. I suppose others might not be laying but it is more obvious that I haven't got a green egg in three weeks .
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    Why did my Chicken stop laying?

    Thanks for the response!. Just to be clear it is only one bird that has stopped laying, hence the concern. I am in Northern Virginia.
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    Why did my Chicken stop laying?

    Hi Folks I was hoping to get some advice. I have eight hens. The first to lay (easter egger?) started at about 18 weeks, but stopped at about 23 weeks when the other birds started laying. She was laying sporadically for a week or two, now no eggs for the last three weeks. This is the only...
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