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    Silkie hens w/ balance issues

    Also, and this is my bias so if you get mad, i don't care.If you are going to be responsible for critters, you damn well better have a GOOD VET and be willing to spend the money on them. they are NOT disposable.
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    Silkie hens w/ balance issues

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    Silkie hens w/ balance issues

    YOU NEED A REALLY GOOD AVIAN VET. CHECK FOR EAR INFECTIONS. ITS VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND A REALLY GOOD AVIAN EXOTIC VET.i KNOW OF ONLY TWO IN THE ENTIRE SOUTH FLORIDA AREA THAT ARE GOOD AND ONE HAS BIG EGO AND ANGER ISSUES AND YOU HAVE TO CATCH HIM ON A GOOD DAY. THE OTHER IS A GIFT FROM HEAVEN...
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    Her legs are strong but her balance is off

    HARD TO BELIEVE MOLD IN THE LAYENA. BE SURE THE BAG IS SEALED AT THE STORE AND TAKE BACK THE MOLDY ONE. IF THAT DOES NOT WORK FOR YOU GO WITH THE FLOCK RAISER. I BUY THESE ALL THE TIME AT A LOCAL FEED STORE AND NEVER HAVE PROBLEMS. WORSE COMES TO WORSE, I WILL TAKE THE BIRD OFF YOUR HANDS AND...
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    Her legs are strong but her balance is off

    MY CHICKEN IS WATCHING YOU!!! LOL
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    Her legs are strong but her balance is off

    GET RID OF THAT CHICKEN FOOD. PUT HER ON EITHER PURINA FLOCK RAISER WITH NO HORMONES OR PURINA LAYENA WHICH KEEPS WEIGHT DOWN A BIT. DR. GARY BUTCHER ( DON;T LET THE NAME FOOL YOU, HE IS A GREAT GUY) THE POULTRY VET AT UNIV OF FLORIDA VET SCHOOL RECOMMENDED VITAMIN E. I DO NOT SEE WHERE YOU ARE...
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    Her legs are strong but her balance is off

    GLAD YOUR BIRD IS DOING WELL. TRY A LITTLE VITAMIN E PER DR GARY BUTCHER AT UNIV OF FLA VETERINARY COLLEGE. DON'T LAUGH TOO HARD AT HIS LAST NAME, HE IS EXTREMELY HELPFUL EVERY TIME I ASK FOR HELP AND A GREAT GUY WHO CARES ABOUT THE CRITTERS!!!!
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    Her legs are strong but her balance is off

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    Her legs are strong but her balance is off

    GET the chicken on Vitamin E
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    Her legs are strong but her balance is off

    Repl REPLY FROM DR. GARY BUTCHER, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA VETERINARY SCHOOL POULTRY VET. THIS IS WITHOUT A CHANCE TO EXAMINE YOUR CHICKEN: As noted, her legs, joints and muscle seem to be in order, but she cane not balance. I see this a good bit in commercial farms where there are many...
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    Silkie rooster in need of a good home

    ?? Not sure I understand you. You have a roo that needs rehoming, you are so close to me but you already have a baby roo? I think that YOU think that I am trying to rehome a roo?? NOpe! Was looking to rehome a roo that someone else has to get rid of. Sorry! Steve
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    Silkie rooster in need of a good home

    Hi Nani, ok, here if you need the help. Roos are soooo cool!! Strutting around, huffing and puffing. LOVE IT!
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    What do you feed your birds? Right now the rooster I rescued is not yet ready to go outdoors to...

    What do you feed your birds? Right now the rooster I rescued is not yet ready to go outdoors to scratch for bugs. have him on Flock Raiser 20% protein and a few of the chicken snack foods that are at least 15% protein. Give him some meal worms but not too much as excess protein not good for...
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    3 Roosters in northern part of CNY

    Yes? Its rotorman! To the rescue!
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    Lavender Orpington Rooster need a new home

    Check this video from Vine Sanctuary and rooster rehab of fighting birds. GREAT video guys! Enjoy. LOVE these birds!! Steve
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