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    Chick not going under mom

    Hi, So you may have seen my post a while back where I was concerned that my hen would still be broody for eggs after adopting a chick. Well, thankfully yesterday she was ready to go out and took the chick with her. She's been doing a great job. Today they're out at 50 degree weather, I've just...
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    Broody hen taking chick

    Ok, good to know it might be normal. The chick was 3 days old when introduced. It is a bit independent in that it already knew how to eat and drink however it still wants to be closer to her/be under her for warmth.
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    Broody hen taking chick

    Hi all, So my silkie hens has been broody for the past week. She's been going broody every month now so last night I gave her a chick in their own confined space. She immediately accepted her and has been keeping her under to keep her warm and seemed to be pecking at a nearby food bowl to show...
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    Scat identification

    Hi everyone. Sorry for the gross photo but i found this scat near my chicken run. Any ideas as to what animal it may belong to? For context this is in southern Texas
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    Sick hen, unsure cause of death

    Forgot to mention opal also had bright green poop.
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    Sick hen, unsure cause of death

    Hello everyone, (long post) I'm reaching out because one of my hens passed away today, and i have no idea what she might have been sick from. I'd like to try to find out to see if it's possibly something contagious to the rest of my flock. I have a small flock of 4 chickens. One of my hens...
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    Introducing single silkie into flock

    I just shared a Pic. It's hard to see but she's been in a closed off part of that run with her own feeder and waterer. She's about 4 months old, I have another hen 5 months old, a rooster about 1 yr and a older hen not sure her age.
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    Introducing single silkie into flock

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    Introducing single silkie into flock

    Hi everyone, so I have a bit of a dilemma. I have a small flock of chickens and a silkie I've been trying to introduce for a couple months now. Originally I had her in a sectioned off area of the run so the other chickens could see her and be close without biting. I've tried to let them interact...
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    What is wrong with my hen?

    Hi, I'm stumped as to what my hen could have. She always has poop stuck to her vent, even right after I clean it. Her poop has for the most part been diarrhea like. She also seems to tremor near her rear end sometimes. I'm not sure what she could have. I gave her a warm soak incase she had a...
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    Black poop??

    Hi everyone. I had a hen pass away suddenly today and now my other chickens are pooping dark black. Any idea what could be wrong?
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    Normal stool for chicks

    Hi everyone, I noticed one of my baby chicks stool looked like this today. Is this normal?
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    Using heat lamp for warming baby chicks

    Hi everyone, I'm caring for some chicks that are around 4 weeks old. I was wondering if I could use a desk lamp (60 watt) instead of a heat lamp? And if so, how high should I have it held above the brood? Is 12 inches fine?
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