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    Comment by 'Snapkin' in article 'Signs you have a broody hen'

    My hens have spent the entire spring/summer being broody. I thought I had broken them of the habit but removing eggs, closing the hatch during the day - all too many times. Anyway, they are old. Next year I'll get them some fertilised eggs and see what happens.
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    Reconsidering my chicken dreams....

    Yo You are right. Ducks poo is running and stinks.
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    Comment by 'Snapkin' in article 'How To Tame Chickens from the Start'

    The primary school locally has an annual chick hatching session each year. I have three hens and thought I take in a few chicks. The week old chicks stayed in until week two/three and then I started to introduce them to the rest but brought them in at night because it was quite cool still...
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    Chicken foot problem

    It's hard and doesn't hurt when pressed
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    Chicken foot problem

    It's hard and when pressed doesn't hurt her
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    Chicken foot problem

    Keep you all informed
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    Chicken foot problem

    I know it took longer than a week but I hadn't noticed any change in her until last few days when I investigated. Hard to tell where it is attached. Tomorrow I'll be having a long session with her bathing her foot to see what exactly is going on.
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    Chicken foot problem

    Guys I'm not being rude but I am in England and I need to go to bed. Please keep your advice coming and thank you for getting involved.
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    Chicken foot problem

    The whole thing looks horrid. Until a few days ago she seemed fine. She still does in herself, just limping.
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    Chicken foot problem

    That is kind of what I think.
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    Chicken foot problem

    No. I soaked it for half an hour and it is a rock hard growth of some sort.
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    Chicken foot problem

    Thank you very much I did that yesterday and it didn't loosen after half hour.
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    Chicken foot problem

    My beautiful golden chicken hen (aged 8) started limping about a week ago. My friend who has raised chickens for years is mystified as to what this gigantic growth on her foot is. It is hard and is attached to her foot. Can anyone help please.
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