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    Bumblefoot? Or sores from wet run?

    Here is a better shot. any ideas?
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    Bumblefoot? Or sores from wet run?

    Hi all - we've had two weeks of non-stop rain, and the chickens run resembles a muddy pig pen. I've put fresh shavings down today now that the sun is out, but doing a check on my chickens today I noticed my rooster has sores on the bottom of his pad, and the webbing is red. I was thinking the...
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    Cocci? Or the result of Watermelon? Advice needed!

    Hi all - I have (5) chicks who are about 10 weeks old right now. I gave them a nice chunk of watermelon today, and of course they devoured it. A couple hours later I went to check on them and saw a few droppings of poop that looked like this. Needless to say it took me by surprise. I have fed my...
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    Deer Ticks / Chickens with Swollen eyes

    Thanks! I've been lurking for awhile, finally time to post on my own :) I purchased Tylan 50, VetRX, Collodial Silver drops, and Poultry Nutri-Drench. I figured it's best to have things on hand vs. panicking when something does come up and trying to quickly order. Is there anything else you...
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    Deer Ticks / Chickens with Swollen eyes

    Everyone smells like they usually do, and no sneezing / wheezing / coughing has popped up yet. I did put some Neosporin around her eyes so hopefully that will help a bit. Sounds like I might need to just monitor and see what happens. I placed an order today for some antibiotics juuuuust in case.
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    Deer Ticks / Chickens with Swollen eyes

    Hi Everyone: This is my first year owning chickens, and I've come across my first "scare" I own six chickens and they love to roam. Their coop is open all day for them to return at will, and they are kept inside all night. I've noticed when they come back in they all have nymph deer ticks...
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