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    Is my eldest hen starting to decline?

    Anyone have experience treating chicken arthritis/managing the symptoms? I've had some people suggest stuff like coconut oil or absorbine veterinary horse liniment gel. Any other recommendations or what works best for you?
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    Is my eldest hen starting to decline?

    I said "supposedly" because that is the rough average several sites claim for this particular breed. But, of course, this can vary depending on care/genetics.
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    Is my eldest hen starting to decline?

    Yes to all. A little slower but still free-ranges with the flock and still takes her job as "Boss Hen" very seriously. I might've jumped the gun a bit, but better to be overly cautious than sorry 😓
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    Is my eldest hen starting to decline?

    I did think it was more related to arthritis at first but then her droopy comb was making me overthink it. Perhaps it's this heat being tougher on an older gal
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    Is my eldest hen starting to decline?

    My eldest bird in the flock is a Midnight Majesty Maran named Jessie who will be turning 5 on July 20th. She's always been the top hen in the pecking order and has maintained that position all her life, earning her the nickname "The Matriarch". Supposedly MMMs live for 5-8 years, but I haven't...
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    Is this a Mallard or Rouen duckling?

    Oh, I did not know that! All digits accounted for. I thought Rouen at first due to the face markings but she still seems so small compared to the Pekin and Buff Orpington ducklings of the same age
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    Is this a Mallard or Rouen duckling?

    Not too familiar with either breed. Thoughts? They are 2 weeks old (hatchery stock)
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    Open Contest Waterfowl & Water Photo Contest

    Entry #1 2 week old ducklings first dip in water after being successfully rehabbed 🌊
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    Dog Attack Injury [GRAPHIC PICTURES]

    I did not wrap it, no. I find that wrapping it causes them to constantly try to remove it. I had no issue with her messing with the wound. As long as your chicken's enclosure is cleaned daily and the wound clear of debris & treated then it should heal in no time. I recommend using puppy pads so...
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    Duck head wound?

    ((Hello again, Wyorp! :frow)) Yep, that's what I did. Luckily no parasitic larvae, just filled with pus. Pic was originally taken while I was still at work, got him properly cleaned up when I got home.
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    Duck head wound?

    3 day old rehab duckling. What's going on with its head?...that isn't a bot fly larvae is it? 😬
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    Dog Attack Injury [GRAPHIC PICTURES]

    Of course! Hopefully this thread might be able to help someone else in the future
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    Dog Attack Injury [GRAPHIC PICTURES]

    The last update for this thread: Margo has returned full swing to her pre-attack egg laying schedule. Luckily the two hens above her in the pecking order didn't give her much trouble when returning to the flock full-time. She's even more friendly with me too: previously she was a "Do not lay...
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    Cornish Cross Sexing

    As I thought, wanted some second opinions 🙏
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    Cornish Cross Sexing

    2 weeks old tommorow. Thoughts?
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