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    Hen’s protecting me from rooster?

    My 8 chickens are now around 8 months old. This is the first time I’ve ever had chickens and so far I’ve loved every second of it. We have 4 Barred Rocks, 3 Golden Sex Links and 1 Ameracauna Rooster. Our rooster has finally began to take up the role of a protector. I’ve seen him chase cats out...
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    Can I help my sick chicken without going to the vet?

    We came home 3 days ago and she’s been acting sluggish since. We’ve been making sure she drinks water and she has been. Does dehydration take a while for chickens to overcome?
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    Can I help my sick chicken without going to the vet?

    Thank you for the response. I live in Texas where it has been 100+ for almost three weeks straight now. They always have cool water that stays in the shade, they free roam and I keep the soil under our bushes damp so they can dust bathe happily. They eat Purina Omega 3 and we give them meal...
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    Can I help my sick chicken without going to the vet?

    I have a Golden sex link that typically has a bright red comb. Lately her comb has turned orange (pale) and she is sluggish. I often find her laying down in the middle of the yard with her eyes closed. My wife and I are going to isolate her to check her poo, food consumption and if she is laying...
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