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    Bloody injury to our hen’s neck, apparently attacked by other hens.

    We are not sure if it was the rooster. He is mean but never did this before.
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    Bloody injury to our hen’s neck, apparently attacked by other hens.

    I am trying to add a pic without success. Can you give me addition help?
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    Bloody injury to our hen’s neck, apparently attacked by other hens.

    One of my hens has an open wound to the back of the neck. She appears to be okay she is eating and drinking water. She is separated in a crate with the food and water. I have petroleum jelly for that but what else should I do?
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    Hen has injured foot

    One of my hens is limping around. No obvious injury. has her foot curled under and is walking on the top of the ankle. How can I fix this?
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    What to plant?

    I am currently building a new fence for my hens. What can I plant on the fence line that is safe for the hens to eat?
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    I am building a new fence for my hens. What can I plant along the fence this summer for the...

    I am building a new fence for my hens. What can I plant along the fence this summer for the hens to eat?
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    Growing fodder for chickens

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    Very sick hen

    Thank you for all your responses. My hen did pass, unknown cause. I am extra careful with the last 3 hens. They appear very healthy and full of energy.
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    Very sick hen

    We have had our hens now for over a year. One of them had recently gotten bad diarrhea and was treating all with probiotics and apple viniger in their drinking water. Things were looking better but she took a turn for the worst and I don't believe she will pull out of it. Now she just sits...
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    Hens not laying

    I am going to let the hens go through their cycle and will wait till the spring to see if they will start laying again. Thank you for the help.
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    Hens not laying

    I have provided clean water everyday for the hens. Don't see that as the problem. Thanks though.
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    Hens not laying

    Thank you for you help.
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    Hens not laying

    I have 5 Light Brahmas hens that have been good layers. We went out of town for over a week and had them cared for by some of our friends. Even before we left we've seen a dramatic drop in eggs. Now we have been back for a week and the hens are not laying at all. None! Please help, need...
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    Hen cackling a lot

    Just recently one of my hens starting all this cackling... It appears she wants to lay an egg but cannot. Is there something I can do and should I leave her alone? She is eating and drinking. She will stop cackling for a while and follow around with the other hens in the yard. Please advise.
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    Watering

    I had given up using the bucket with the red nipple for watering my hens. Most of the hens would not use it and were always thirsty. So I am back with the gallon jug, have been for some time now. Should I abandon the idea of using the bucket or is there something I can do to train the hens?
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