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    Mysterious long-term respiratory disease - can chickens have allergies?

    Rita is a 4 year-old Easter egger who has been part of my flock for about 2 years now. For the last year, she's been consistently hoarse and somewhat sneezy, but otherwise in fine shape. About 2 weeks ago, she started to get worse, so we brought her inside to keep her warm and dry. When we first...
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    2015 BYC Calendar - Your Pictures Needed!

    My somewhat comical entries: Penny Lane Comet B. Orpington
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    I have a bully!

    Oh my gosh! I think you are right about that... Taco DOES enjoy my purple sparkly toenails. Silly little lady! :) My adult hens will also test out a painted fingernail, but they don't go after it with quite the same gusto.
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    I have a bully!

    We have a bully, too (Choco Taco), and I'm afraid they are mighty common. I spend tons of times with my chicks (like you, I have sets of different ages), and she gets jealous when I spend time with someone else so she attacks them. But, she's been a bit aggressive since I brought her home --...
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    cutest chicken names!

    We started out with a theme, and then I went rogue. Lovely Rita - EE Penny Lane - unknown bantam breed 3 Production Red Sisters: Magil Lil Nancy 3 Buff Orpington Sisters: Comet Petunia Gary 2 EE Sisters: Taco Lolo
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    Banty Thread!!!

    Thanks! :D She does have feathered feet -- I call them her bedroom slippers.
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    Banty Thread!!!

    So cute! I just love his name.
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    Banty Thread!!!

    This is Penny Lane, and she lays the most perfect little eggs. Here she is in late fall fluffing up to keep warm. I keep this picture in my office at work, and visitors always find it quite amusing. She can be something of a ham :) I have no idea what breed she is. She came with our home...
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    MockingChicken?

    Yes, please! I'm just dying to see this. So cute <3
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    Hen making strange honking noise (with video)

    "Whining" is a good word for it! Nancy seems to be doing just fine. She is still whining, but also making her more "normal" sounds as well. I think she's just a little cranky now that it's summer. I would be too if I spent all day outside.
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    Hen making strange honking noise (with video)

    Thanks, Chickflick! I didn't want to start panicking yet either, but thought it would be wise to get a second opinion :) Much appreciated!
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    Hen making strange honking noise (with video)

    Yikes! I think I just fixed it. Does it work now? Sorry for the troubles.
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    Hen making strange honking noise (with video)

    This is Nancy, and this is the only strange behavior she is exhibiting today. It's hot (over 90 degrees), but she has plenty of access to fresh water and shade. Her poops are normal, she's eating like normal. She was attacked by her sister, Lil, which was also very unusual. I don't know if that...
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    Jerking neck movements in adult hen -- puzzled.

    Thanks for all your help, horseandboots! Just to update... when I got home yesterday, Nancy was no longer jerking her neck around. In fact, she was up and grazing with the other hens. I wouldn't say she seems 100% because she's still moving a bit slow, but a definite improvement. She even laid...
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    Jerking neck movements in adult hen -- puzzled.

    Oh dear. How do I go about doing that? Is that something that might be caused by her swallowing something nefarious?
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