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    Hen behaving badly

    I have several hens brooding eggs, one buff orp and two sex-linked (second time around for the buff orp). I have 7 nest boxes, and the other chickens take turns in the occupied nests when the brooding hens leave to feed. One day last week, we found that two of the eggs, with nearly...
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    Injured chick

    I ordered chicks from a hatchery, and when they arrived this morning, I found that one was squished down into the excelsior, with the result that one leg was stretched out behind and the left wing was sitting next to its head rather than at its side. I contacted the hatchery, and they suggested...
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    Possible fowl pox in bantam rooster

    I want to thank you and everyone who offered advice, guidance, and links. My little guy didn't make it; found him dead Saturday morning. I hope this never happens to me again.
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    Possible fowl pox in bantam rooster

    I am in Texas. We have had mosquitoes up to last week, but they have not been bad. They were much worse earlier in the year. We originally thought he might have been pecked, but are at a loss to explain the scabs that appeared on his face that we don't recall being there before. I have looked...
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    Possible fowl pox in bantam rooster

    Hubby doesn't want to spend the money.
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    Possible fowl pox in bantam rooster

    Our approx. 1 year-old bantam appeared to have an injury to his eye about a week ago. I got some terramycin and purified water and began to wash the eye and apply terramycin. We have isolated the rooster and he is eating and drinking normally. He seems to have some trouble breathing. A few days...
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