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    Not an emergency. Young hen is limping and sleeping a lot, no sign of trauma

    Hello, So the hen is doing much better today! Thank God! She actually left the run and did some foraging, this is a big deal! She still limping, but that’s her only symptom. I’ll say again...thank you all so much for your help!!!
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    Not an emergency. Young hen is limping and sleeping a lot, no sign of trauma

    Yikes, I’ve never heard of the crop issue! Will definitely check her crop in the AM. She is not bullied and is eating and drinking with no issue. And as far as the crawly things, I’ve looked her over and see nothing..but I may not be looking properly, will find a link for that one. Whew, looks...
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    Not an emergency. Young hen is limping and sleeping a lot, no sign of trauma

    Hmm, I hadn’t thought of that. The coop is about 3ft up off of the ground. I may need to lift her down or only let her use the ramp from now on. I did pour some ACV in it....sounds crazy, but it may have helped some!? She’s definitely improved from yesterday, but she’s still not leaving the run...
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    Not an emergency. Young hen is limping and sleeping a lot, no sign of trauma

    Sorry for the delay. She was up and around this afternoon!
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    Not an emergency. Young hen is limping and sleeping a lot, no sign of trauma

    Here are some photos. She’s actually up and around today, thankfully! Still limping tho.
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    Not an emergency. Young hen is limping and sleeping a lot, no sign of trauma

    Her feet look fine, but she does favor her right foot and curls it up when I try to look at it. Her poop seems ok, but I’ll sit with her for a while and take note. I will post a pic tomorrow when it’s light out. Thank you!!! @InterestingChickens @Crazy Maizie
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    Not an emergency. Young hen is limping and sleeping a lot, no sign of trauma

    Hello! It’s been a little while since I’ve been on here! My family and I are now raising 7 Cuckoo Maran hens and one CM rooster. They’re still youngish (about 16 weeks) and are doing well overall. We’re really enjoying watching them, they free range during the day and thankfully the dogs don’t...
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    Backyard Chicken Newb in So Cal

    Thank you :) @swampfox440 @Grammy60 @TwoCrows
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    Backyard Chicken Newb in So Cal

    Ok, so we’ve finally filled our coop with some young hens! That was fun! So far all is going well, it’s been 48hrs and no issues yet! We really enjoy hanging out with these young ladies and getting to know their behaviors, they’re so funny sometimes! Thanks all for the support, past present and...
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    Backyard Chicken Newb in So Cal

    Thank you! I’m sure if I can’t find good info here..it can’t be found! This place seems to be a huge resource and community!
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    Backyard Chicken Newb in So Cal

    Thanks all!!! I’m a fish out of water here, but am learning a lot already!:thumbsup My husband and I purchased some organic feed yesterday, now we’re waiting for our local feed store to get a shipment of feeders in. So by end of this week we should be up and running. To be honest I’m nervous...
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    Backyard Chicken Newb in So Cal

    Mountain bike :) I enjoyed those links you posted, thank you
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    Backyard Chicken Newb in So Cal

    @swampfox440 @janiedoe @GrandmaDeKorte @sourland @drumstick diva Thank you~thank you! Wow, such a warm forum! I belong to only one other forum and it’s all mtb related. BUT, there is something very heartwarming and quirky about this one! :thumbsup I have a feeling this one will become a regular!
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    Backyard Chicken Newb in So Cal

    Awe thanks all! What a sweet welcome!:love
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    Backyard Chicken Newb in So Cal

    Hey all! I’m Sara and I’m new to this chicken raising thing. We (my husband and our grown kids)live in So Cal, up in the mtns with a small amount of property. My husband just finished building a coop, and I found some pullets available so we’ll hopefully pick them up this week and get...
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