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    Any ideas for stopping diarrhea?

    So much helpful information! Her crop is soft and mushy, feels like mostly liquid. It is clear. I've emptied her out once and flushed her crop with molasses water. So, I should cut back on the fresh stuff? I'm afraid if I do, she won't eat at all! She's a 3 1/2 year old Rhode Island Red. Hasn't...
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    Any ideas for stopping diarrhea?

    She normally eats crumbles, but doesn't seem interested at all in those. She's eaten some soft bread crumbs, grapes, apple slices, and a bit of corn on the cob. I 've given her water with a bit of baking soda dissolved in it. She's just behaving lethargically and wants to sit with her eyes...
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    Any ideas for stopping diarrhea?

    Of course, she's separated from the others. She's just really gone downhill during the past 2 days. HELP!
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    Any ideas for stopping diarrhea?

    I have a RIR hen who has watery diarrhea badly. She's still eating and drinking, but I'm very concerned because she's getting weaker. Any ideas?
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    Found something seriously weird in nestbox.......

    I had a hen that laid something that looked alot like this, with the yolk and white beside it. I assumed it was some deformed egg and just threw it away, although it did sort of gross me out little. I've never had it happen again. Who knows.
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    which is the proper way to decomb a rooster

    Well, here's my two cent's worth: If someone has to ask instructions on how to remove comb and wattle, this person probably isn't the right person to be doing the procedure. Furthermore, I would say that this practice ranks right up there with debeaking as far as cruelty and torture caused...
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    Anyone with a small flock and who has a chicken die

    This just breaks my heart. Poor dear Hattie. I had one put down a few weeks ago because of crop problems. It's so frustrating not being able to do anything. Lucy had an intestinal tumor that was stopping any food from passing through her system. I so sympathize with you, but try to find peace...
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    HELP! My Lop-sided Lucy is vomiting!!!

    Just FYI, Lucy doesn't have a sour crop: She has an intestinal tumor and there's nothing the vet can do for her. Tonight will be my last night with Lucy. Tomorrow she will go to heaven. It is positively heartbreaking.
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    Walked into coop and foul smelling poop

    Helpful, yes, but I've seen some poop that wasn't pictured. That concerns me a bit. Honestly, the photos are a bit too up close. My stomach turned a flip.
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    Luv My Birds but the roo might have to go

    Having a rooster provides protection for your hens. If he's still pretty young, he may slow down on the crowing eventually. Give the poor guy a break! And if you just can't tolerate him, try to find him a home, please.
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    HELP. Quandry over sick hen!

    Yes, I understand. I had Lucy separated from the rest of the flock as SOON as she began to behave differently, rest assured. Right now, she's in my downstairs bathtub so she can be in the a/c. Unfortunately, Lucy has a tumor on her intestine that is causing her problem. The vet suggested I put...
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    HELP. Quandry over sick hen!

    ps-I hope you're not implying that I don't take care of my birds! I've spent hours attending to Lucy and plenty of time just holding and comforting her. She is very much loved.
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    HELP. Quandry over sick hen!

    Thank you. Thank you. I've never heard of it either. I just needed a sounding board. Bless you.
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    HELP. Quandry over sick hen!

    Puh-lease!!!!
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    Help! I almost stepped on this baby dove. Now he's in my brooder.

    That's wonderful! I'm currently raising one that looks exactly like the one you found! Too big for a brooder! Pretty close to weening time! You did the right thing!
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