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    SOS Egg Bound?

    And now she's acting like she wasn't ever sick, or lethargic, eating layer crumble, drinking water and perky as ever so we put her into the run and she was immediately attacked twice on her neck by one of her flock mates ( they grew up from day one together so they knew each other ) and now I...
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    SOS Egg Bound?

    I have seen the information about calcium. This morning she's still with us and was given 500mg of calcium ( in the form of TUMS ). She's surprisedly alert and. moving around. She's pooping well.
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    SOS Egg Bound?

    Hi to everyone, SOS. I wasn't expecting or prepared for egg bound chicken who is 21 weeks and laid first 6 eggs ( one a day small ) since 7/19. I found her laying down in the run with head tucked into her feathers at 2pm today while her flock members were running about. I immediately took her...
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    SOS. I wasn't expecting or prepared for egg bound chicken who is 21 weeks and laid first 6 eggs...

    SOS. I wasn't expecting or prepared for egg bound chicken who is 21 weeks and laid first 6 eggs since 7/19. I found her laying down in the run with head tucked into her feathers at 2pm today. I immediately took her out of the run and away from the other flock members. In my helpers hands I was...
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    New to raising chickens have questions

    Ty!
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    New to raising chickens have questions

    Thank you! Once I had a life too! Life is full with our new flock.
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    New to raising chickens have questions

    Thank you! There are so many nuances to first chicken set up. I'm assuming it'll be a bit more " on auto pilot " once we straighten out all the details.
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    New to raising chickens have questions

    Geez.. I glad I asked! Thanks
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    New to raising chickens have questions

    Thank you for your input. Those eggs are gorgeous!
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    New to raising chickens have questions

    Thank you! I've read to transition them off medicated slowly. If I do what ratio of medicated: non medicated would be suggested? What are your thoughts?
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    New to raising chickens have questions

    Ty! That is a big blue hen in your photo!
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    New to raising chickens have questions

    Makes me stop and wonder why I'm using medicated... Great info, thanks.
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    New to raising chickens have questions

    Thank you!
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    New to raising chickens have questions

    Right?!! We are happy with the results. Hubby and I worked hard to pull this together while they lived in our home in their brooder.
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    New to raising chickens have questions

    Your insight is so much appreciated!
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