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    Newly Adopted 7week pullet is lethargic, runny poop

    Thanks for the info. I feel silly to ask this but.... how to do you check the crop?
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    Newly Adopted 7week pullet is lethargic, runny poop

    I was planning to worm with Wazine 17 anyway. Will that treat the gapeworms too? I have no idea where these birds came from or what conditions they were in. I will take a look for the gapeworms. I want to protect the rest of my flock as best I can by treating these guys with basically anything...
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    Newly Adopted 7week pullet is lethargic, runny poop

    Just adopted 2 rescue pullets from the local feed store yesterday. They were rescued by the ASPCA from somewhere in Queens within the last 3 or 4 days. They appear to be about 6-7 weeks old or older. They are fully feathered, not too leggy but their combs are not yet developed. One pullet...
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    Cheap homemade chicken nipple waterer

    Quote: Thanks!!!!!! I didn't want to order the 10set one and I'm glad you posted this! You're very welcome! Oh, and shipping is free on those, too. Makes it all cheap enough that even I can afford them. awesome! I jut bought the 5 pack for $3.90. The hanging waterer I am using now is...
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    Need Advice on Feeding Problem Please

    Quote: clever....I am using the same kind of feeder and I notice they tend to spill a lot out too. I'm going to try this
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    Need Advice on Feeding Problem Please

    Quote: nice idea!
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    New hen is kinda underweight, what can I feed her?

    also, wax worms are a great source of protein. higher than meal worms.
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    New hen is kinda underweight, what can I feed her?

    I had a recent experience with weight loss and watery poops in one of my birds and it turned out she had coccidiosis and e coli. Keep an eye on your PRB for weight loss or decline in sociable behavior or any lethargy. She could be sick. Deworming sounds like a god idea to me and keep a close eye...
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    Can humans get sick from eating backyard eggs?

    Quote: I've learned a great deal from the experience of my birds being sick. I've determined it's very important to be observant of any weight loss in your birds, especially any that are showing any signs of a decrease in activity or changes in their droppings. It's really important to know...
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    Can humans get sick from eating backyard eggs?

    You know, I am kind of afraid to post this ...not sure what kind of reply I will get but my flock apparently has coccidiosis and maybe e coli (I know one does and she's being treated, I have to assume the others have it as well although they are well) All the chickens have had watery poop...
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    Hurricane IRENE preparedness for backyard chickens.

    Quote: Beautiful looking flock you have there! Thank you. I really enjoy the diversity (I think all the Black Copper Marans are hiding in this pic though...I love them!). Wow, sounds like your flock is off to a rough start. The ones in the coop will get the hang of the roosting thing before...
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    Hurricane IRENE preparedness for backyard chickens.

    I just moved my 3 girls into a new coop 3 days ago, they seem to be adjusting well; resumed laying yesterday but haven't figured out that they are supposed to roost one the dowel instead of fighting over the nesting box. I have another who's been isolated in the infirmary in the basement for...
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    Hurricane IRENE preparedness for backyard chickens.

    Quote: Beautiful looking flock you have there!
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    Strangest and Silliest Chicken Names?

    We have 4 chickens and they all have multiple names... Fluffy Bottom, our little flock leader/alpha Red Star is also known as Little Red, Miss Curiosity and of course, affectionately, Fluffy. Our Easter Egger's name is Cat Wizard (Don't ask, I don't know, someone else named her) she is also...
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    Strangest and Silliest Chicken Names?

    Quote: I love it! Dream that dream, donkey hotie!
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