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    Heartbroken

    Wow, so sorry this is happening. Very strange - and unfortunate. I’ve never hatched chicks from an incubator but have raised day old ones from the hatchery. Are they under a heat plate or lamp now? I believe you can give the electrolytes up to 5 days. I’d also make a mash out of their feed with...
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    Suddenly lethargic hen, not eating, just looks bad

    Sounds like she’s having difficulty laying and the runny yellow stuff is likely a yoke, so she may have a soft-shelled or unshelled egg in there. I had an Easter Egger with laying problems and it’s generally pretty common. But can be deadly. I recommend getting extra calcium and electrolytes in...
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    3-day old chick sleeping a lot and not opening her eyes much

    One other thing after reading through the posts and seeing the pictures of your brooder, the food and water need to be on the ground in shallow bowls where they can reach them. You can start elevating them as the chicks grow. The brooder needs good ventilation and air flow, esp if you’re going...
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    3-day old chick sleeping a lot and not opening her eyes much

    Sorry to hear that. We’ve all lost chickens and have thought at least once that we’re not cut out for it. Baby chicks are very vulnerable and have really specific needs. Do lots of research, get them vaccinated against Mareks (most hatcheries offer this when you make your chick order), get the...
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    "Big Chicken"

    You don’t HAVE to cull one of your boys. Wait to see how it goes and if it’s not working, try to rehome one. They’re your chickens, do what’s best for you and your lil flock. You’ll know.
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    Is my hen actually a rooster?

    Thank you ☺️🐓
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    Is my hen actually a rooster?

    Thank you. He’s a really good boy - no aggression whatsoever towards us or the girls. Not yet, anyway 🙏 He is a Splash Ameracauna from Meyer Hatchery.
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    Is my hen actually a rooster?

    Omg, I thought the same thing too… my Daisy is actually a Duke! So funny 😂
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    Is my hen actually a rooster?

    Thanks. Yeah, every day the saddle and hackle feathers are becoming more noticeably rooster-like. Thanks for the confirmation ☺️🐓
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    Dominant hen or roo? (Meet Butter)

    Just now reading your thread as I posted a question about my “hen” possibly being a rooster. I think that’s the case, but still need to give it a little time as she/he is only 21 weeks. Anyway, your Butter is beautiful and I love that you are keeping her, letting her do her thing and live her...
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    Is my hen actually a rooster?

    Well, my beautiful Splash Ameracuana, Daisy, started crowing at about 18/19 weeks old. Weird, I thought. She’s supposed to be, well, a she. I looked it up and learned hens can and do crow, but it’s rare. While I think she could possibly be trying to assert her dominance, which is one reason a...
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    Strange jerking and crop not completely emptying

    I’m so sorry about your hen passing :( We treated our girl for sour crop and after that didn’t work, along with massages and oil not doing much, finally treated with antibiotics even though we weren’t sure she had an infection. It didn’t seem to have much of an effect, so then we put a birdy bra...
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    Egg laying stopped after crop issues

    Hi there. I’ve been having a similarly issue with one of my hens. Pretty much same scenario as your Polly’s. She wears a crop bra because it’s remained slow, but otherwise acts normally. She’s been out with her sisters in the run and coop consistently for almost a month, but still not laying...
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    Engorged impacted/pendulous crop

    I am so sorry you ended up having to put her down :( I know that may end be the case for our Darcy girl, but I am trying to remain hopeful. I have a plan for now and if that doesn’t help, we can’t afford surgery or other expensive vet treatments, so will have to make the hard decision. Thanks...
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    Strange jerking and crop not completely emptying

    Thank you, me too! Glad yours continues to improve :)
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