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    Frostbite advice???

    He was also in quite a scuffle with our other rooster the day before. I notice now, that it looks a lot like bruising. Does anyone know or have you seen if that area can be bruised from injury?
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    Frostbite advice???

    What does "dubbing" mean? Sorry, still learning terms here. Also, if it's on his wattle (or under the beak) does that make a difference? Thanks!
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    Frostbite advice???

    Hello, This is the first time I have had an issue with possible frostbite on a chicken, and I'm a little nervous about how to treat it. First off, I don't know how it happened, as we keep our coop at around 36 degrees. It was negative temps yesterday (with the wind chill) outside and he was...
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    My chicken has very watery diarrhea, any more suggestions?

    Just today I noticed my 4 month old Polish Crested is having very watery diarrhea. She literally (sorry) squirts it out of her back end. It's been quite warm and humid here in Wisconsin for the past 2 days, but I have been giving fresh cold water all the time, and some frozen melon. There are...
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    Chicken roosts/sleeps with head hanging down. Is this okay?

    Thanks all! I sure appreciate the responses!
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    Chicken roosts/sleeps with head hanging down. Is this okay?

    One of my younger Polish pullets sleeps on the roost bar at night with her head hanging down by her feet. She is completely normal and upright at all other times of day. Just wondering if I should be at all concerned by this, or if others have chickens that sleep this way. Thanks!
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    Frozen treats for chickens on a hot day...

    I have been freezing shucked cobs of corn and keeping them in a bag in the freezer for really hot days. I don't give them too often, but when I do the entire cob is cleaned in a matter of 15 minutes! I also make herb ice cubes with cooling mint, or parsley and cilantro. Frozen chunks of...
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    Can I really dunk my chickens in cool water on extremely hot days? (1st time owner)

    I have read it other places, but the person I purchased from said I should never let them get wet. I'm a little confused and just want to be able to cool them off when the temps are unbearable here. I have 4 15 week old bantam cochins, and one Japanese bantam. Thanks for any advice in advance!
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