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    fleas, and mothering too.

    Hi evrybody, Im almost positive that my chickens have poultry fleas. I went to the feed store, but they carried nothing specific. Only nasty sprays designed for lice, I think. Does anybody know a good way to treat fleas? (good=effective, and low impact, if possible) Also, is it normal...
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    Sudden Death Of 10 Chickens And 2 Duck

    What about lightning?
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    Acting broody w no eggs, getting weaker, maybe mites? Help! Pics.

    Thank you so much.
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    Acting broody w no eggs, getting weaker, maybe mites? Help! Pics.

    Hi everybody. I just copied the suggested procedure and answered it in order... thanks for your help. 1) What type of bird , age and weight. She's about 1 year lod, she's a light brahma, and weighs maybe 8 pounds? 2) What is the behavior, exactly. She wont leave her nesting box, and stays...
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    Broody w no eggs, or sick?

    Hi everybody, My light brahma is acting broody, always in the same box. I kick her out, and she just goes right back. I think she's getting weaker. Is it possible she has a blockage? Does this happen? I put her in a little coop/run that I built for isolation, hoping to break her brood...
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    Should I move newborns and mama from where they are? Please help.

    thanks so much for the sound advice.
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    Should I move newborns and mama from where they are? Please help.

    Hi everybody, We have a chicken that created a brood in the woods near our house, and the chicks started hatching early this morning. We put a small run over her to protect her, and there's shade and protection from the sun. She's been there for three weeks, and we're worried that the nest...
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    Please read this. I have sick chickens...

    Thanks all. Yeah, the stuff's not working. I'll try erithro and the injenction... Thanks so much.
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    Please read this. I have sick chickens...

    Hi everyone. I'm pretty new to this, and this is my first post. I have a light Brahma with an eye that's been puffy and swollen for a month or so. I've been observing her, and the eye itself has been gone for a while. The others peck at the lid, and prolong it's healing process. I'm hesitant...
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    Two sick hens, two different problems

    Hi everyone. I'm pretty new to this, and this is my first post. I have a light Brahma with an eye that's been puffy and swollen for a month or so. I've been observing her, and the eye itself has been gone for a while. The others peck at the lid, and prolong it's healing process. I'm hesitant...
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