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Is the main part of the neck bare, or are they plucking muffs and beards?

Good morning!! Just thought I’d wake up this thread! 😃

Hi there. How is she today? Any better at all? You mentioned you just dewormed the flock. Was there a confirmed worm load, or was it preventive? Safeguard is very safe medication, but I have seen a handful of cases where a hen fell ill right after a deworming with it. I have a suspicion that...

Maybe a light brahma?

They look ok at a glance… are they eating and drinking? Anything seem off or are you just checking?

I reached out to a friend who thinks this sounds like a circulation issue. It’s possible a baby aspirin might provide some relief.

I haven’t personally been in this situation, but from what I’ve read (a lot), I think it’s one of those things that work out fine for some, while others found it to be a dangerous situation. I think if it were me, I wouldn’t try it. But I’m not much of a risk taker with my birds.

I would check the color of the bottoms of her feet. If she were a Jersey Giant, you should see yellow. Otherwise, I’d say it’s likely a sapphire gem.

Yes, Sometimes boys will find a nest, make a nest, sit on eggs, etc. to show the ladies the best places to lay, and to protect eggs.

Probably a Pekin, and gender is best revealed by listening to them once they’re a bit mature. A loud quack is a hen, and a raspy sound is a drake.

If the vet thought infection warranted antibiotics, I’m kind of surprised he/she wouldn’t have given enough for the flock. If she is acting ok, eating and drinking, pooping normally, eggs seem ok, I wouldn’t be too alarmed yet. I would just keep a close eye on behavior. I don’t know what...

I’m not sure what you mean… are you talking about Mareks? If so, that vaccine must be administered immediately after hatch to be most effective. Do you know for sure they had Mareks? If so, you should have a closed flock and not allow any other birds in or out of that flock.

I would use some Vetericyn spray to help for a while.

I think she’s a mixed breed of sort. She has a nice shape!

I’m not seeing anything that shouts male yet…