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    Would you eat a chicken that died through sickness, or injury?

    Consider that death from illness and disease means that the organs were compromised to the point that they were unable to sustain life or doing so poorly if euthanized before death. This means that dead cells, cell byproducts and waste etc. built up to toxic levels because the organs couldn't do...
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    Comment by 'suzfau' in article 'What Happens When Chickens Molt?'

    Recipes https://www.grit.com/animals/molt-meatloaf-much-needed-protein-during-a-time-of-regrowth https://the-chicken-chick.com/molt-muffins-for-chickens-during/
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    Rooster Training Advice

    Ah, that makes sense now. The new girls are undoubtedly vocalising or fussing. Since you are (training) acclimating them to handling, that tells us they aren't used to it and reacting to a perceived danger. Rooster hears the girls call for help and responds appropriately. Remember, he will lay...
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    Raising Roosters vs Acquiring One

    Yes, I can agree with adopting one that needs a home. I've had one that we raised from a tiny chick and one we literally rescued as an adult. Very different parsonalities and attitude towards humans, based on breed- each fit the general description to a T. Both interrupted hawk attacks willing...
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    what are y'all saving from the wild to deal with coming crisis?

    Comfrey is good for wounds but easily toxic if eaten
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    Six year old hen very unsteady on feet.

    Thanks!
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    Six year old hen very unsteady on feet.

    Thanks, I'll give the vitamins a try. Do recommend any type/brand in particular?
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    Six year old hen very unsteady on feet.

    Thank you! She hasn't laid eggs in about a year and a half. No bloat/water belly (had one hen that did so I'm familiar) Not egg bound- chicken/avian vet has done thorough palpation, listened to heart, lungs etc. Crop is fine, not sour or hard. She has good range of motion when vet examines legs...
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    Six year old hen very unsteady on feet.

    My little Copper Marans girl, what to do. In her youth she sat upon a tower of 15 eggs and hatched them all. (We didn't realize she was broody, in the current favorite nest box...so much to learn.) Two years ago she came down with very stubborn bumble foot in both feet. Vet prescribed...
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    Anybody have expirence with My Pet Chicken?

    I have received chicks from them twice and all was well. I think it is VERY important that you communicate with your post office beforehand. They will keep them in a not too hot/cold place and possibly love a peek inside the box when you get there! Mine were fine waiting for me until late...
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    Poorly Hen - lethargic, hunched, droopy wings

    Hello! Did you find out what was wrong with your hens? I had one that was droopy, lethargic then got very thin. I did take her to an avian vet but initial checks showed no mites, lice, droppings showed nothing. I couldn't afford the (much) more expensive tests to determine if there was liver or...
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