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    sick chick

    I've only had the chick one day. It was new this afternoon so perhaps he just ate too much?
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    sick chick

    I've onl
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    sick chick

    it's a squishy lump. thanks.
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    sick chick

    HI, One of the chicks I I just recieved in the mail has developed a red swelling on the side of his neck - see attached . He is otherwise alert and eating like the others. Do you have an idea what is wrong with him? He was vaccinated for Mareks. Could this be the injection site?
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    Mystery Chick

    thanks! He really does look like a Silver Laced Cochin. I'm sad that he's a rooster though. Were not allowed to keep them :(.
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    Mystery Chick

    HI, I just got 6 black Australorp chicks and one "mystery" ≥chick from Murray McMurray hatchery. Does anyone know what breed this little guy is. I think he's a rooster from his wing feathers. Thanks! Rache
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    Newcastle disease and fertile eggs

    Thanks everyone! We will be careful and wait out this outbreak. I also have a question into the USDA and will share the answer when it comes. Rachel
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    Newcastle disease and fertile eggs

    HI, I'm in CA and currently we are having a big issue with New Castle disease. I want to add to my chicken flock but I don't want to introduce birds from another flock in case they are infected. Is it safe for me to purchase fertile eggs and hatch them at home? Can Newcastle be spread to the...
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