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    Enlarged liver in dead pullet

    This afternoon, I got my first egg from this flock, and found a dead bird. No signs of trouble, and she was still warm. Took her inside and tried to revive her, but no use. So, I butchered her. Upon cleaning out the gut - I was surprised by a huge liver. This thing was bigger than my hand...
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    FS: chicks in SW NH

    Quote: Easter Eggers? I will buy from you if that is what you have. How many do you have? I am interested in hens, primarily. Email me at mompaisley at comcast.net Thanks. paisley
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    Want 8 pullets NW CT - Will Drive

    I used to have 25 Americanas from McMurray, but the neighbors dog got to liking chicken! So I got rid of mine. Now we have built a dog-proof chicken tractor and I am wanting eggs right away. I am interested in 8 started pullets, or hens a year or younger. Breed is not as important as healthy...
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    Do Chickens get coughs?

    Quote: : I don't have any antibiotics, but I could get some if necessary. I am trying to raise them as naturally as possible. I will have to try and notice whether they are having trouble breathing. We had a big snow storm this afternoon, so I closed them up early. Will check tomorrow...
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    Do Chickens get coughs?

    This morning I went out to the hen house to let my 19 hens and 1 rooster out. Before he crowed, he made some weird sounds, almost like coughing. I thought I heard a couple of the hens do it, too. So I am wondering if chickens get coughs? And if so, what do I do about it? They are all doing...
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    look who was sitting on my run this morning

    There is a cooper's hawk that has gotten into our hen house 4 times now. It has killed two hens, and attacked our rooster. This time we were ready. I am not willing to lose all my chickens. We were home today as my 4 year old is sick. But normally, we would have been at church for hours...
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