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    Safer way to get rid of Mites/Lice

    My hen that I am currently nursing back to health has mites/lice. I know you can use a spray and 5% Seven Dust but since she is staying indoors until she gets better is their anything else I can use like a home remedy? The reason I ask is because my sister is pregnant and stays with us while her...
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    House Chickens

    I have noticed some people let their chicken(s) live indoors. Can you house train a chicken like you can a dog or cat??
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    Silkies

    What color Silkies will they be? And how much do you charge per chick?
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    Sick or Hurt Hen???

    Thanks! I have even better news today...she can stand up on her own!!! She is still having some trouble with walking but she is getting there=D
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    Sick or Hurt Hen???

    Update on Abby: Everything is looking good. I gave her a tsp. of yogurt today mixed with her food and she absolutely loved it! She has gained strength back in her left leg but her right leg is still weak. She can stand up and walk with help (I have to hold her wing). So hopefully she will...
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    Sick or Hurt Hen???

    Thanks for all the help! I hope so too=] I've noticed she can stand up on her hocks now. So maybe she is gaining some strength back.
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    Sick or Hurt Hen???

    Yes, I went to a local hardware store 5 minutes from my house. I didn't get to make it to TSC because it has been raining very hard and the roads are bad. The only thing they had was 16% Starter/Grower Feed.
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    Sick or Hurt Hen???

    Abby's symptoms are still the same but her poop has changed. Is this still normal???
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    North Carolina

    Anyone else from NC? Blue Ridge Mountains here=D
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    Silkies

    Anyone know of where I can get Silkies in NC? Preferably somewhere close to the Blue Ridge?? If not where can I order some? I know McMurray Hatchery has them but they are sold out:/
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    New Member from NC

    Sorry for not introducing myself sooner, I was to worried about my Chick. I am from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. I have two Bantams one Rooster (Abram) and one Hen (Abby). I also Have a house cat (Saylor) and a house rabbit (Dixie). I am new to chickens and very excited to learn...
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    Sick or Hurt Hen???

    I guess malnourished would explain the green poo since she has been eating the wrong kind of feed. I feel so bad...I really hope she gets better!
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    Sick or Hurt Hen???

    reglisse, I'm sorry about your chickens. I really hope you find out what is wrong with them. Hopefully they will get better!
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    Sick or Hurt Hen???

    The green poop confuses me because she is eating and drinking very well:/ I am going to get her on some new feed and vitamins ASAP! I hope and pray it isn't Marek's. But if it is what do I do?? How long can they live with that?
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    Sick or Hurt Hen???

    Here are some pics of Abby... Her eyes seem to be normal This is how she sits up This is how she will lay on her side and this is what her poop looks like now
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