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Update: she died later that day. Unusual evidence has been found. There was an absolutely monstrous egg in the coop, and though it could have been anybody's, it's easily twice the size of the biggest quail egg I've ever seen. Surprised it was even able to pass. I can't open her up, I'd barely...

I'm sorry your quail died. I am having the same emergency this morning. Of 3 adult coturnix hens, one is suddenly in distress. She cannot stand or walk, but falls over and flails helplessly when she tries. I found her huddling. Her breaths have gone from gasping to rapid panting. She took water...

Hi all! Been searching the internet with oddly limited results, so thought I'd give us a try. I've got a tiny mixed flock, and my young turkey Genevieve is broody in a scary way. She's been a statue for weeks, I can't even get her to look at mealworms most the time. I could break her nest and...

Hello! I saw this post of yours - https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-beak-trimmed-debeaked-hens.995006/ while I was searching for debeaking images. I was hoping I could have your permission to use the beautiful photos you included with your post. I use them to promote awareness and...

What a great guide! I love the pictures! I still can't figure out if my boy's a rose comb or cushion. What a weird little crown he has. So hard to clean.

I saw something that made me think about it. The combs are not life-threatening, like in this story, but they are handicaps. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/dubbing-removing-extra-large-comb-of-rooster-life-saving-guide.74418/

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Hello all! My question is how can I try to straighten, at least partially, a couple girls' big ol' floppy combs. They are leghorns, so it's partially genetic. But two in particular have enormous combs, folded over their faces so as to blind them on one side. The cartilage has hardened to...

Did she pass? :'(

Are they eating yet? I'm thinking they were probably just stressed from the move and all the changes yesterday.

I wish I were in your area! Best of luck getting your turkeys! They are wonderful animals, and the babies are so sweet, they steal your heart with their personability and playfulness. I must with grave seriousness warn against a broad-breasted variety, they are cursed with painful deformities...

Yeah, a year difference isn't too bad. If I could find one only a year apart I'd be really happy! Thank you :) I'll be looking all over the place, I'm sure someone somewhere has a big mean ol goose they'd be willing to part with XD

I (on behalf of my grandma) have the same problem. With the female goose gone, the gander is depressed all day, following other animals around, or just hanging around cars so he can stand by his reflection. When I bring my duck over for visits he even tries to steal her away from me (tries to...

You can use a ceramic heat emitter. They last longer than bulbs, produce no light, and won't shatter. But they can be spendy.

Sew Sammi! I highly recommend their diapers, they are very high quality and made to fit your goose EXACTLY. Yes, they can be VERY friendly! You just gotta raise em right :) (With Love)