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    Sick chicken

    Okay will do. Thanks
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    Sick chicken

    They are 7 months old. I didn’t check the crop this morning, she ran so fast and got away from me I didn’t get the chance. I feed them layer feed. For treats since Friday - Saturday they had tomatoes, lettuce, sunflower seeds, and grapes. I put probiotic on their feed too. But they both laid...
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    Sick chicken

    Hi all, need help with a sick chicken. I have two chicken. Here’s what’s happening - Friday morning they were out free ranging and it was raining. They both got wet. I locked them up that evening. Next morning one of girls seemed a little less enthusiastic than the other. She gets out of the...
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    How will I know when my hen will lay?

    Are there common signs chickens show when they are about to lay for the first time? Anything I should be doing to help? I am putting out extra feed, water and calcium.
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    Comb growth

    The one on the right. They are 4 months
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    Comb growth

    Thank you! That makes sense. As long as they are both healthy it’s all good.
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    Comb growth

    That could be. The breed is Welsummer and the roosters look significantly different so I always thought they were both girls.
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    Comb growth

    Can anyone tell why my younger chicken has a bigger and more prominent comb than the other? For reference, I got them at 3/4 days at which point till now one of them was slightly bigger in sizer than the other. Now in the last 3 weeks I’m seeing my younger chicken with a more defined and red...
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    Worried Chicken Mom

    That’s a relief! Thank you so much. Added an extra pot of fresh water around the coop just to be safe.
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    Worried Chicken Mom

    Hi all, Sometimes I notice one of my chicks has it’s mouth open like this. It happens on and off. Behavior is normal other than that, she eats and drinks normal. She is active and pecks around all day. I am just worried and want to check if this may be any signs of respiratory issues. Any...
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