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    Lethargic rooster?

    Ok so I looked him over further - he is pooping bright green now. I THINK I saw a few mites on his back. I did separate him from everyone else. I just cleaned my whole coop (like I said previously) and coated it with DE. I've never had mites before... what should I do? And should I still treat...
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    Lethargic rooster?

    I have a year old speckled sussex who has been incredibly protective from the get-go. However, a few days ago, I noticed he wasn't hanging out with his ladies (they free range). I did introduce 8.5 week old chicks about 2 weeks ago (they all seem perfectly healthy). My rooster will get up and...
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    When can my ducks go outside?!

    Awesome, thank you for the tips!!!!
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    When can my ducks go outside?!

    They are partially feathered. I'm in southeastern Wisconsin. I've taken them outside for 45 minutes at a time and they scream and have a fit when I bring them back in 😂
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    Can't stand?

    It unfortunately didn't make it 😞
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    When can my ducks go outside?!

    I am new to ducks and have 2 pekins that are just about 4 weeks old. They are still in their brooder but the heat lamp is off now. I'm giving them chick grower with brewers yeast and they have a water bowl big enough to walk in and wash their beaks. We have a duck coop ready to go for them with...
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    Mild cross beak?

    I have a chick that is 6 days old. It has a bit of cross beak and I'm wondering if there is anything special I need to do with it. It seems to be eating and drinking just fine and is proportionate in size to the other 15 chicks that are the same age. I have included a picture of what the chick...
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    Eye problem!

    The eye is looking much better! It has stopped draining. The fluff around its eye is still slightly discolored but it has been rinsing it off in its water :)
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    Eye problem!

    Nope! Totally normal other than the eye!
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    Eye problem!

    Yes, this is how it's eye was when I got it. It can dunk it's eyes and nares. I'll put some neosporin on it. Thanks!
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    Eye problem!

    What is going on with my ducklings eye? It is 2 days old. Eating, drinking, and spazzing without a problem.
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    Chick can't stand?

    I got a chick in the mail today and it won't stand up. It is always tipping to the left. It eats and drinks when I help it but otherwise it just tips over. Any ideas on how to help this little one?
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    Can't stand?

    I just got a chick in the mail and it can't stand. It is always tipping to left left and then lays on it's side. It seems strong and is cheeping loudly. I have to hold it by the water and food to get it to eat. Any idea what may be wrong and how I can help it?
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    Just started laying and there is blood on the egg?

    That's kind of what I was thinking. Once she gets used to laying, does it typically get better?
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    Just started laying and there is blood on the egg?

    I did check her vent and it is completely normal.
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