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    How can I get suprelorin without a prescription for my chicken?

    I am trying to get some suprelorin for one of my chickens. She has been eggbound in the past and is getting ready to start laying again. I don't want to risk her getting eggbound again but my vet will only administer it to chickens with a life and death situation. I know you can buy this OTC...
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    Molting chicken with very white poops

    Is it normal for a molting chicken to have mostly white poops? Also I read in another thread that molting is very stressful on a chickie and they should be given a high protein feed and limited treats. I have been given her a lot of dried worms. Are the dried worms considered more protein or...
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    Pale comb with white spikes

    My chicken is acting normal and laying eggs regularly. However, her comb and wattle turned from bright scarlet red to a very light salmon color in just a couple of days. I also notice a bunch of small bumps and little white spikes coming from the top of her comb. Here is a picture. Does...
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    Introducing a new chicken to my flock

    Thanks for your answer!!
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    Introducing a new chicken to my flock

    I have several backyard chickens, all healthy. My neighbor has only one chicken and would like to give her to me so she is not alone. She is also healthy. Are there any precautions I should take (i.e. quarantine, etc.) before I introduce the new chicken to my flock?
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    How long can my chicken go without food?

    My chicken is recovering from a predator attack about 5 days ago. She is doing a little better each day but won't eat on her own. I have been feeding her a little by dropper but only water with electrolytes, egg yolk and honey/cucumber water. How long can she go without having solid food?
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    How much Azithromycin can I give my 4 pound chicken

    Thank you very much for your response. Am considering NO Azithromycin, only Neosporin.
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    How much Azithromycin can I give my 4 pound chicken

    Thank you! All this information helps and is so appreciated.
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    How much Azithromycin can I give my 4 pound chicken

    Thank you for your quick reply. We really appreciate it!
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    How much Azithromycin can I give my 4 pound chicken

    My chicken was attacked by a predator less than 48 hours ago. She is picking up a bit but has a lot of wounds. I have been treating them with Neosporin (without the topical pain med) and giving her water by dropper when she won't drink on her own. I have 250 mg Azithromycin tabs that I can...
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    chicken attacked last night has rapid panting and eyes swollen shut

    I will do that. Thank you! One more question, please. Do you think I should spray her with chlorhexidine? I am not sure how to mix/dilute it for a spray solution.
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    chicken attacked last night has rapid panting and eyes swollen shut

    Thanks for your quick reply. How much baby aspirin should I give her? I am attaching a picture. The attack happened about 8 hours ago. Her breathing has settled down but she is still panting. Bleeding stopped about 6 hours ago.
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    chicken attacked last night has rapid panting and eyes swollen shut

    My chicken was attacked by a predator of some kind. Her head is bloody (comb and wattle look fine). I brought her into the house in a safe, quiet place. Am trying to give her drops of water and keep her warm. Vets in this area have not been helpful in the past so I am trying to care for her...
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    My chickens haven't laid in a week

    Glad to hear that not laying in a month could be normal, especially given changes in coop, etc.
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    My chickens haven't laid in a week

    I live in Atlanta. My other two girls are laying as regular as ever.
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