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    White eye. Swollen looks infected but hen acts as normal as can be. Help?

    I know this is an old thread but I just woke up to find my beloved rooster having a white eye! How do you actually get a poultice on a chicken? My rooster is very tame and gentle, he's like a pet, but he won't let me actually touch him. I would have to try and do it while he's asleep. I...
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    Newbie from Idaho

    Hello, We've just acquired chickens from friends who moved and couldn't take their chickens along. We are learning as we go and am very appreciative of the support and info in this forum! We have 9 hens and a rooster. We are letting them free-range and supplementing with soy-free feed. I'm...
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    Newbie question- what do I need before I let my broody hen raise chicks?

    We just acquired some chickens from friends who moved away. One of the hens is acting very broody. But before I set her up with a batch of eggs I want to make certain we have what we need to give her the greatest chance of success. I'm in northern Idaho and the high temps right now are in the...
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