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    bumblefoot and scaly leg mites!!!

    Yes, we've been treating the mites as well. Thank you!
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    bumblefoot and scaly leg mites!!!

    We've been treating the mites for about a week now, and decided that today we were going to have a go at the abscesses. I was worried it was going to hurt her a lot and lead to infection despite all the anti-infection measures we took. What we found was not a pus or blood filled abscess with...
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    lethargic and cold

    sorry to respond to this so late, but unfortunately she did pass in January. we think multiple instances of minor hypothermia got the best of her and her body shut down. thanks for all of the advice!
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    bumblefoot and scaly leg mites!!!

    After some quick research I'm quite sure that one of my chickens has both bumblefoot and scaly leg mites. I've learned of treatment options, but I'm unsure of what order to treat the issues in. Her bumblefoot abscesses will likely need home surgery, so should I wait to start any oil soaking for...
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    lethargic and cold

    Yes, she lives with five other hens and usually sleeps next to one or two hens. She has some trouble eating on her own but she manages very well. We do trim her beak often and that makes it a lot easier for her. By defrosting I meant that her feathers get soaked when she drinks and then freeze...
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    watery bubbles in eyes, possible MG?

    i know it's been a while but for anyone wondering the symptoms went away on their own
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    lethargic and cold

    my golden polish 4 year old hen has scissor beak and has been needing "defrosting" of her feathers some nights. this morning she wasn't moving so we brought her inside. she's been wrapped i a towel for two hours. we've been giving her sugar water through a syringe and force feeding some oatmeal...
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    watery bubbles in eyes, possible MG?

    We have a small window in the coop that is always open, and it gets great ventilation during the day when the entire side door is open. We've have some chickens with possible respiratory problems before, so we try to keep the air clear in there by cleaning it out regularly.
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    watery bubbles in eyes, possible MG?

    Thank you for all of your responses! Because she isn't showing any other symptoms, I'm going to clean her eyes and keep a close eye on her for a few days. I'll update again in a few days.
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    watery bubbles in eyes, possible MG?

    Today I noticed my light brahma (in a flock of 6) has watery eyes with small bubbles at the corners of both eyes. She hasn't laid in the last few weeks (though it's also winter in upstate New York), and is otherwise completely herself. She happily goes for treats, eats, drink, has no issues...
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    Sick AND Broody Hen???

    Yes, tha Yes, that's correct.
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    Sick AND Broody Hen???

    I'm not sure that she is broody, that's why I initially asked this question. (I'm in upstate New York) She does flatten herself in the nesting box and squawks and clucks when I go to take her out. When she is out she mostly digs but doesn't make a huge racket. When she is in the broody breaker...
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    Sick AND Broody Hen???

    Sorry, I think I misstated. She hasn't been sitting in a nesting box, but in her broody breaker, even with the door open and she is free to leave it. Does this make a huge difference?
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    Sick AND Broody Hen???

    I have a 17-month-old light Brahma who I think has been broody for about ten days. She has been in an elevated wire cage for all of them, occasionally being let out to see what she would do. When I let her out she will either run out and start dust bathing, then go back to a nesting box or she...
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    White Spots on Comb... Not Just Broody?

    NOTE: My timeline might be a bit off. I have a 17-month-old light brahma (Esther) who started showing signs of broodiness about three days ago. I have dealt with broody chickens before, so I have an elevated wire cage for them to be in for 2-3 days to help break them out of their broodiness...
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