Recent content by Red1
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Fluid in lungs - contagious?
Sadly, a few days ago we had to cull our RIR. About 2 months ago she started exhibiting symptoms of laying internally (floppy comb, watery/pale yellow stools, swollen abdomen, etc). At one point we didn't think she would pull through as it was clear she was fighting off some infection...- Red1
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Still molting?
Well, it is a Christmas miracle! After 4 long months she finally laid today!!! I can't believe it. I will savor that egg for sure! Thanks for all the comments:)- Red1
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- Forum: Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying
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Still molting?
Her feathers are gorgeous...she never really got any bald spots so I am having a hard time figuring out whether or not the new feathers have all come in (especially towards her back side). I did feel on her underbelly quite a few shafts. Now that you mention the comb - it is still pale and...- Red1
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- Forum: Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying
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Still molting?
Our Americana is close to 2 years old. Around the end of July she started the molting process - feathers were everywhere for several weeks and she stopped producing all together. It has now been close to 4 months and I am not finding any loose feathers in the yard and have not been for about a...- Red1
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