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    Eye infections chicks?

    Two weeks ago I bought 6 buff Orpington pullets from a local breeder. Several days ago I noticed one in a corner of the tractor standing with eyes closed and breathing through her mouth. I am new at this so didn't think much about it until tonight I noticed her eyes were very swollen. There was...
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    Black spots on comb and feathers at base of comb

    Thank you! I'm going to check on the vaccination too. Have you ever given the shot to any of your birds?
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    Black spots on comb and feathers at base of comb

    I have four 2-3 year old welsummer hens who have all appeared to be in good health and are laying anywhere from 1-2 eggs each day. About a week ago I noticed black spots on the comb of one of them, looked at forums and pictures and decided it was the dry pox? Is that what's it called? Anyway...
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    Lonely hen

    We do suspect theft because there were no feathers anywhere to show a struggle. The coop gate was wide open and it is usually opened only when I go in. He was a beautiful Welsummer rooster and highly protective of my girl. She was happily grazing near the coop and he was nowhere to be seen. She...
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    Lonely hen

    I found a man on Craig's list who has 3 pullets he is selling. He had to buy 6 bit only needs 3. What are your thoughts on these? He says they are all female. How do I introduce her to new hens?
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    Lonely hen

    I had two welsummers - one hen and one rooster. They have been together for 2 1/2 years and have been inseparable since birth. Somehow they both got out of the run last Friday and the rooster is nowhere to be found. My hen, Daisy, calls for him and it is so sad! She seems lonely and almost...
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