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    Should mommas raise their chicks within the flock?

    I should have googled before I posted bc I found this via google 🤦🏼‍♀️: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/question-about-keeping-newly-hatched-chicks-with-flock.475528/
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    Should mommas raise their chicks within the flock?

    Ah! Thank you so much! I just looked at that link and that is a very thorough Q&A!!
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    Should mommas raise their chicks within the flock?

    Okay thank you! Do you think mommas with babies would kill other chicks or just none broody mommas?
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    Should mommas raise their chicks within the flock?

    If you have more than one momma do they each get their own cage or all together?
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    Should mommas raise their chicks within the flock?

    I need some advice. This is our second year letting mommas hatch and raise chicks. Last year I made small little areas within our coop for each momma (3) and they all successfully raised their chicks and there were no issues integrating the babies since they were always present. Fast forward to...
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    Inky won’t open her eyes! Help!?

    Update on Inky!! Her right eye is open and the left has a small part open! She had a bath and I didn’t find any other wounds. We are all very thankful for all of your help and kind words!
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    Inky won’t open her eyes! Help!?

    I don’t think it strange- I studied massage therapy while in college and firmly believe in healing touch! I have been practicing this on her but I will incorporate the specific areas you suggested. I also told my husband she needed a radio! We are gonna have to look for one in the garage. Thank...
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    Inky won’t open her eyes! Help!?

    Yes her comb is very dirty and she doesn’t care for me to touch it so I have been hesitant! Would you suggest trimming the feathers around her neck to better visualize the area? I will give her an epsom bath this evening! And try some canned tuna!! Thank you very much!! I really appreciate the...
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    Inky won’t open her eyes! Help!?

    I can’t find anything! I do see quite a bit more bruising on her neck today than had been noticeable before. So you think her eyes will open when the swelling subsides? Thank you so much for all your help!!
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    Inky won’t open her eyes! Help!?

    It’s both I think! The water was muddy last night after her bath but also I got some dried blood off as well. I should have said before I posted that I took the picture right after my husband gave her some egg- and she did eat some feed (woo!) and it got all over her beak/face bc she was a mess...
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    Inky won’t open her eyes! Help!?

    Ok here is a picture and I will preface it with I know she has a dirty face. She has had several baths and that stuff is stuck right to her skin. I’m sure she is sore there as well so she doesn’t just love me trying to get that dried stuff off! I put warm compresses on her eyes (as she...
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    Inky won’t open her eyes! Help!?

    I will do that!
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    Inky won’t open her eyes! Help!?

    Friday night Inky got attacked by an owl, and came through remarkably well! She was a bloody mess when I found her but after some baths, she has one smaller wound on the back of her head which is healing nicely and some significant swelling to her head/neck. My concern is her eyes! She won’t...
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