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    Chicken can't lift up her head

    I had to put her down. It was the first time that I had to euthanize one of my chickens. I know that it's something I'm going to have to do as a responsible pet owner, but it didn't make it any easier.
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    Chicken can't lift up her head

    She looks the same as she always does. Her eyes are clear, and there's nothing oozing out of her ears. The color of her comb and eyes hasn't changed, unlike the color of her fecal matter. I can't claim to speak chicken nor understand how chickens think, but I know how Buttercup normally...
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    Chicken can't lift up her head

    My silkie is very lethargic, can't lift up her head, and can't walk straight. The area below her tail is encrusted with green fecal matter. She's emitting tiny clucking noises, much lower than her regular voice. I've tried to tempt her with snacks, but doesn't want to eat. Can anyone tell me...
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    cooped up versus covered in ash

    We're in no danger where I live. The girls are self-trained to go into their coops at night. Other than that they're unruly, wild beast.
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    cooped up versus covered in ash

    Two small buildings. Each is 5'X5'.
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    cooped up versus covered in ash

    A literal coop.
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    cooped up versus covered in ash

    I have two coops and two runs.
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    cooped up versus covered in ash

    I have 5 chickens which I could never keep together. The RIR would kill the silkie and the d'uccles
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    cooped up versus covered in ash

    From the EPA: Cleanup: Avoid stirring up or sifting through ash as much as you can. Avoid actions that kick ash particles up into the air, such as dry sweeping. Before sweeping indoor and outdoor hard surfaces, mist them with water to keep dust down. Follow with wet mopping. Use a damp cloth...
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    cooped up versus covered in ash

    Hopefully.
  11. Suzilla Bean

    cooped up versus covered in ash

    Expletives are not allowed, but suffice it to say that a string of them came to mind when I saw your picture. You have more faith in my chickens than I do, but my girls live in pristine air by comparison. :(
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    cooped up versus covered in ash

    There are so many indexes now. I've been using this one: https://www.iqair.com/
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    cooped up versus covered in ash

    I'd rather not expose my girls to an unknown flock. It's a lose-lose situation. I think Owenp_2 is right.
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    cooped up versus covered in ash

    I've decided that I'm going to coop them up on "unhealthy" <150 AQI. It's hard to predict what the air quality will be. I'm going to play it by ear. :hmm
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    cooped up versus covered in ash

    The alpha chicken has a history of pecking me hard so I don't get close to her. We've reached an understanding. That's why I can't get too close to them. :(
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