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    Gradual leg paralysis 1yr old hen

    Hi, my 1 year old Orpington was a feed store chick I bought on a whim last year, vaccinated for Mareck's, healthy until a week ago when she was limping a bit. Seemed to almost recover a couple days until she was found on her side, unable to stand at all. She has labored breathing, but otherwise...
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    Egg laying disaster? Help needed

    Hi there, I've had flocks of chickens previously, but luckily no problems like this one. I have a brand new flock, all were chicks hatched March or later of this year. There are 10 total, 1 each of mixed breeds (barred rock, ameracauna, brahma, faverolle, Rhode Island red, welsummer, etc) My...
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    Dumb chickens?

    Hi there! I had a similar situation with a group of younger pullets not perching and staying outside the coop or in a pile. The older chickens were bullying them due to their age. Once I made a bunch more space (doubled the coop size) the younger ones started to come in at night & during rain...
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    Friendliest chicken breed thread

    Easter Eggers (EEs) are not an APA recognized breed, they are a mix of different breeds. They are sometimes referred to as 'Rainbow Layers.' Easter Eggers are essentially descendants of Araucanas and Ameraucanas on one side of the family, and any other breed on the other side of the family...
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    Friendliest chicken breed thread

    That is so funny. Although Silkies are fluffy (and thus I handled them a bunch), none of my Silkies seemed to actually enjoy attention. I would say that Orpingtons are so great with people - and kids. But my Polish was truly a lap chicken. She just loved to sit up on my shoulder while I...
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    Help Please!!!

    So, this is a common problem, and unfortunately it may not have a simple solution. I have had this happen inside my own flock, and I own two other rescue birds that I acquired due to this very circumstance. If you have a flock that is known to be semi aggressive, or assertive rather than docile...
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    Rooster-less Eggs...??

    LOL, I never really wanted to eat a fertilized one. It kinda grosses me out! Much better without the Roo, I say. Feed them plenty of variety; a good feed, some mixed scratch grain, a little seed for a treat, and lots of veggies and fruit. I give mine big clumps of grass to pick through as well...
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    Hens squatting for me?

    The squatting actually keeps them safe from predators in some cases. They instinctually squat when they see a shadow overhead. When a hawk or other predator swoops down, they may get missed by the claws from being carried off. That being said, they also do it to show submission, so in your case...
  9. My baby Lacie

    My baby Lacie

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  10. The trio

    The trio

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  11. The baby crew

    The baby crew

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  12. Miss Frizzle - The Frizzle

    Miss Frizzle - The Frizzle

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  13. Lacie Byrd - The Laced Polish

    Lacie Byrd - The Laced Polish

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  14. Bunny - The Easter Egger

    Bunny - The Easter Egger

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  15. My Chicks

    My Chicks

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