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    Do chickens eat ants?

    Chickens eat insects, right? Ants are insects. Why would they not eat ants that seem to have taken over their roosting area?! It's a small coop and I ran into a nest of ants while cleaning it out today! Ugh! I am allergic to fire ants and now waiting to make sure what bit me was NOT something I...
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    Ended BYC's Springtacular Flower Photos

    Thank you so much! I am honored to have the privilege of winning! Much appreciation for the work put into the contest and the time spent by the judges!
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    Chocolate Orpington Roo lethargic, breathing fast

    I finally got a video posted on YouTube. Let's see if this link works? Hershey has times when he's seems better but overall he's still quite lethargic. You can see how fast he is breathing in the video.
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    Chocolate Orpington Roo lethargic, breathing fast

    Normal feed is medicated chick starter, although I am just beginning to transition over to layer feed (he started being lethargic before the gradual changeover). He might have been overheated, as we are in Alabama and heat is a matter of fact. It was not unusually hot when he started showing...
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    Chocolate Orpington Roo lethargic, breathing fast

    I made a batch of it and let them try it - he seemed to like it. I gave them a small amount in a little dish - is that okay or do I need to dilute it? Thanks!
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    Chocolate Orpington Roo lethargic, breathing fast

    I do believe he has been drinking from the new type of waterer. There is no drainage that I can see, but I will keep an eye out. Will pick up some electrolytes - are they specific for chickens or can I make something at home that will work? Thanks!
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    Chocolate Orpington Roo lethargic, breathing fast

    1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) 3 month old Chocolate Orpington, weight unknown, not lighter or thinner than others. 2) What is the behavior, exactly. Started off panting, breathing fast, not eating as well as usual. Not...
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    Ended BYC's Springtacular Flower Photos

    Raindrops on Honeysuckle, Entry #4
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    Ended BYC's Springtacular Flower Photos

    Lavender Hydrangeas, Entry #3
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    Ended BYC's Springtacular Flower Photos

    Raindrops on wildflowers, Entry #2
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    Ended BYC's Springtacular Flower Photos

    Raindrops on Iris, Entry #1
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    New to chicken raising!

    Honestly, I don't really expect it to last - I would be surprised if it does. ;-) We have not seen any predators around here, although we live on 3 acres... We are keeping a close eye on them, as they are up near the house, while we figure out what our next step is. We have a good stand of...
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    New to chicken raising!

    It's ok - I appreciate advice! We hope to upgrade soon to a large roaming area, too, but for the last week they have gotten used to this little coop and are doing well. We just let them out for the first time and they loved it, stayed together, and went back into the coop together after a...
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    New to chicken raising!

    Good morning! My husband and I are just venturing into the world of raising chickens. Our son and his wife live nearby and they raise chickens, ducks, geese, and Scottish Highland Cows. They delivered our first 3 chickens last weekend - Chocolate Orpingtons! It became clear near the time of...
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