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    Heat lamp removal at 8 weeks

    Hang in there. There is a lot to learn and sometimes you can do everything right and still lose babies. Good quality chick or grower feed is a must. You can look on the back of the package and it should tell you what feed is appropriate for age of chicks. Chick grit. Fresh water. Keep brooder...
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    Swollen face and bubbles in eye. Need Advice!

    Hi everyone, I noticed tonight that my SLW hen had her left eye partially closed. After inspecting, she has clear bubbles in the corner of her eye and swelling below the eye. I'm not seeing a runny nose or noticing distressed breathing. No foul odor from her face. I have noticed a few of my...
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    Bumblefoot! Help!

    I’ll definitely check this out. Thank you!
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    Bumblefoot! Help!

    Help! While my mother was holding one of my hens today I noticed a small black scab on the bottom of her foot. I wasn't sure what it was and it pulled off easily only to leave a bleeding hole in her foot!!! Now, I'm panicking! Could this be the dreaded bumblefoot? I decided to check out my...
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    SLW Pullet or Cockerel?

    Well I just wanted to update everyone that the SLW is officially a hen!!! Sweet Zena is laying eggs now at 6 mon.
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    Sneezy chickens

    Thank you so much for directing me to your thread. I have some VetRx that I may try as well. Do you use the VetRx every day on all your chickens?!?! I already know mine will not be willing subjects. Lol
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    Sneezy chickens

    hello all! I have a flock of 5 hens that are around 6 mon old. They all seem happy, bright eyed, and energetic BUT I notice them sneezing from time to time. Even out in the yard when it’s not dusty. I clean their coop daily to every other day. Most days they have supervised free range time...
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    SLW Pullet or Cockerel?

    Thank you! She’s a character.
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    SLW Pullet or Cockerel?

    I would certainly prefer if she’s a pullet but she has a home here either way.
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    SLW Pullet or Cockerel?

    How pointed to roo hackle and saddle feathers get? Xena's neck feathers look slightly pointed to me, but I don't really know. Her tail is really what got me second guessing if she was a pullet or not.
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    Show Off Your Games!

    These are my mother’s Old English games. Rooster Cogburn is a nice gentle fellow, never been agressive and takes cares of his ladies and babies.
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    SLW Pullet or Cockerel?

    Everyone this is Xena Warrior Princess. She/he is a 12wk Silver Laced Wyandotte. I’m new to chickens but I’m suspicious now that Xena might be a Warrior Prince. I don’t know if this is relevant but in the sun there is a slight green to her tail feathers. Always active and very curious about...
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    Shavings vs. Automatic door

    That's a good idea. This is our first chicken coop and I'm definitely figuring out things I would do differently next time.
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    Shavings vs. Automatic door

    Ok I’m going to try and post a couple pictures of what I’m working with.
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    Shavings vs. Automatic door

    I was thinking that a lip may help. Just have to figure out the best way to do it. Any other ideas or pictures?
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