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    sick bard

    Sounds like you have some lucky hens! :)
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    laceration treatment advice please, pics(slightly graphic)

    If she is acting normally, I would put her back in the coop as soon as possible. You can cover her wound with blu-kote, and anti-pick spray, and continue to treat her like you have been at least once a day. If you notice her getting picked on, then I would separate her till her wound is...
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    How to care for injured chicken in winter?

    I would put a heat lamp in the coop, if at all possible. That way, she can be with her flock-mates, but still be warm. Sometimes, when chickens see blood, it entices them to peck at the wound. So I would give her a bath or wipe her down with a damp towel and cover her wounds with Blu-kote. This...
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    sick bard

    I totally agree about the no DE in the coop thing. Especially if your coop has poor ventilation. However, It is nice to provide DE in one corner of the run, but where your chickens don't HAVE to breathe it in. I say this because, although it can be a lung irritant, it has many health benefits...
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    sick bard

    You are doing great! It is important to keep her separated in case her illness is contagious. I would keep her it a dog crate, puppy pin with a towel over it, or other such inclosure. The reason I say this is that if she is not interested in moving around, she will feel more secure in a smaller...
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