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Thanks for the replies... I think I may have "induced" my blue laced red by asking the question!!! She has been on the nest all day and squawks when I go in the coop. She can't have but MAYBE 1 or 2 eggs under her. Will she keep laying (if so, won't the eggs start to incubate???) or will she...

I don't know if I missed your post... Did you have any success inducing broodiness?? If so, how??? Any help is appreciated!!! Thanks

Thank you for replying --- she is with the others, but I am afraid she is still traumatized from the ordeal (she has lost a few places in the pecking order and now sleeps with the younger chickens I have). She eats well and goes about with the other hens, but is very wary (almost aloof). Her...

So Sorry... AggieLADY... not Aggieland!!!! My apologies.

Hello Aggieland....I have a similar problem with my hen who was attacked by a dog. She has a large (larger than what yours had) neck skin flap (hanging down under her chin). Did you leave it alone or did you end up cutting it off??? What happened and how is your girl??? THANKS SO MUCH...

I know it is difficult to see... I could just trim the feathers, but I feel like the hardened skin is what is impeding her.

My hen received a severe wound from a dog bite which ripped away the skin from around her neck leaving a flap hanging under her chin. She may be traumatized still, but does not seem to want to bend down to eat or drink... she drinks but does not eat - one thought might be that now hardened skin...

Hello there. I know it has been awhile since he accident with the bobcat, but did you hen make it??? I have a hen who had the skin taken off of her neck by a dog about a week ago. She doesn't eat much, but has been drinking water with electrolytes. I have tried yoghurt, scrambled (and hard...

Unfortunately, I got them for a gift from someone who got them from Craigslist. Supposedly the guy who sold them got them from some hatchery but not sure where!

Out of the 4 EE pullets I received only 1 of them hasn't had a medical needs - they are only 5 weeks old!!! Is there something about this breed OR maybe just the genetics of the 4 that I received?!?!?! Two have wry neck (one BAD); 1 has her middle toes pointed inward; and I think the pointed...

Here is a pic of Willie...

ONCE AGAIN...thanks for the advice - I will separate him and apply ointment!