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Ssophiehatter1057 reacted to thecatumbrella's post in the thread 12 week old pullet pulling other pullet's eyelid with
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If she makes a habit of it, I'd intervene and give her a time out in a dog crate (placed in their run, or wherever they are). One of my... -
Ssophiehatter1057 posted the thread 12 week old pullet pulling other pullet's eyelid in Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying.Today we noticed one of our pullets pulling on the eyelid of another one. She did this 3 or 4 times. Then it stopped and we didn't see...
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Ssophiehatter1057 reacted to FrostRanger's post in the thread Extreme heat preventative measures? with Like.
It's more expensive, but a good metal fan will move air far better than a plastic one. Had a customer at a previous job tell me this...
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Ssophiehatter1057 reacted to FrostRanger's post in the thread Extreme heat preventative measures? with Like.
I also don't do ice or frozen food (personal preference, nothing wrong with using them) what I do instead is provide foot baths and...
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Ssophiehatter1057 reacted to dawg53's post in the thread Extreme heat preventative measures? with Like.
I've been using box fans in the pens and coops for years. When they start to slow down, that's when you get rid of them. Also, avoid...
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Ssophiehatter1057 replied to the thread Extreme heat preventative measures?.I didn't know about the fire risk with the box fan...thanks for the heads up there!
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Ssophiehatter1057 reacted to D Uccle Uncle's post in the thread Extreme heat preventative measures? with Like.
In AZ here, was 113 degrees last week. -High shade everywhere feasible, including over and around the coop if possible. I string...
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Ssophiehatter1057 replied to the thread Extreme heat preventative measures?.I've got a fan I can try this with! Thank you!
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Ssophiehatter1057 reacted to dawg53's post in the thread Extreme heat preventative measures? with Love.
It's definitely the heat, not gapeworms. You can put a small fan inside the coop blowing air out a vent. I put them on low or medium...
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Ssophiehatter1057 replied to the thread Extreme heat preventative measures?.That is just brilliant. We've got lots of frozen fruit/veg for this, and the lean to idea is awesome.
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Ssophiehatter1057 reacted to CabritaChicks's post in the thread Extreme heat preventative measures? with Love.
Aw shucks, thanks! I totally get it—it’s second nature at this point. When life gets chaotic and I haven’t planned ahead, I grab bags of...
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Ssophiehatter1057 replied to the thread Extreme heat preventative measures?.This is such an incredible reply...thank you!!
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Ssophiehatter1057 reacted to CabritaChicks's post in the thread Extreme heat preventative measures? with Love.
You're right to be proactive—extreme heat can be tough on chickens, especially younger pullets- EE especially due to their comb size...
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Ssophiehatter1057 posted the thread Extreme heat preventative measures? in Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures.Hello! I have 9 young pullets (4 EE and 5 Australorp) out in my open air coop in SC. We're expecting extreme heat for a sustained period...
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Ssophiehatter1057 reacted to Wyorp Rock's post in the thread Does this look like peeper related injury or infection? with Like.
I'd take the peeper off and examine her beak/nostril closely for any breaks or damage. The redness could be from scratching at the...