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    Help - I have a listing chick

    Thank you Eggcessive. Yes, she and all my new chicks were vaccinated at birth. I don't know about her stools yet because I just got her isolated from the 7 other chicks, but I cleaned their coop and there didn't appear to be any droppings that were unusual or bloody. She can move both legs, and...
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    Help - I have a listing chick

    I have a 6 week old pullet who suddenly seems to be listing to one side. I've looked closely at her legs and feet and they don't appear to be injured. She's obviously in distress though. Any ideas? I've quarantined her into her own crate with food and water, but she's just laying there. any help...
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    my chickies are on strike!

    Well, it's stumped me, but I am inexperienced so I am not a good source for information. Good luck. Keep us posted. I hope it's just some kind of natural "break" on their part. I'm worried about one of my hens today. She isn't acting normal at all. Gotta do some research on this site and see if...
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    my chickies are on strike!

    I agree with apps. If you have a (or multiple) chicken snakes, they wouldn't leave any trace because they swallow the eggs whole. Try putting out the store bought eggs - as an added bonus, if it isn't a thief, maybe it will prompt the hens to lay again! If not, and it disappears, you will know...
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    my chickies are on strike!

    Crickett, This is very strange - ALL of them stopped at the same time and still aren't laying? Are you absolutely sure you don't have a thief out there? I assume you are feeding them layer feed and oyster shell, right? It seems like there must be something environmental or else having to do...
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    my chickies are on strike!

    Species, that is.
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    my chickies are on strike!

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    my chickies are on strike!

    Weird, my 4 pullets have been laying for just a few months, finally all laying an egg daily starting just last week. Today, none of them layed an egg. It was "chilly" this morning at about 49 degrees, but it got up to high 70's today and has been sunny all day. They all look and sound fine, but...
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    Comment by 'momtocritters' in item 'Australorp'

    My black Australorp is way bigger than my other 3 hens (1 Leghorn 2 RIRs). She gives great brown eggs with strong shells. Once in a while she'll lay a huge, double yoke one! She's so pretty and much calmer than the other hens.
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    Using Sand as Flooring- Help!

    I agree. I used play sand and they loved it. In the heat they like so burrow down in it and kick it up on their wings and feathers. I used it in the coop on the flooring and it made it easy to clean up. Not using it now, but did like when I did use it.
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    Using Sand as Flooring- Help!

    wow, thanks - didn't know about Pdz - great tip! I'll use for both chickens and my goats. After rain it can get a little overpowering in their inside stall.... this will really be a help.
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    chickens gone wild

    Oh yeah, pasta is a big favorite of my hens as well. I think it's their very favorite people food of all.
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    Official BYC Poll: Why Do You Have Chickens - Select All That Apply

    Because they are so entertaining to watch. They have such personalities and each one is different. The eggs are a bonus to having fun pets. They entertain my 2 goats, too!
  14. Pip and Phoneticia.

    Pip and Phoneticia.

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  15. Pip is always curious and will get right in my camera's "face".

    Pip is always curious and will get right in my camera's "face".

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