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    Flock won't allow hen to eat

    Gotta think we looked funny walking around discussing life, the universe and everything with our mindful and oh so attentive delinquents.
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    Flock won't allow hen to eat

    got a picture of that hospital pen? curious how to do it.
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    Flock won't allow hen to eat

    Had similar with 4 chickens couple years ago. The lead hen changed between the three often but the odd girl out remained the same and unfed. Old farmer told me to pick up the lead hen and hold her. Make a point of showing everyone who is the real lead. As per further instruction, picked up...
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    Trying to Foil a Red-Tailed Hawk

    Right. So what are the 3 S's?
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    Hen stumbling/falling

    sounds like marek's. youtube search for it or sick chicken staggers. there are plenty video's showing similar issues. some good conversations too. if memory serves, there's a vet on there who goes into some detail. we have one who's been immobilized like yours over a year. still lays...
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    Will a Large Black Rat snake try to kill my full sized BA's???

    This Snake Ate My Chicken Alive!
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    Topic of the Week - Bumblefoot - Prevention and Treatment

    lisa at fresh eggs daily dotcom has writing from various folk with experience treating without surgery and without antibiotics. between these two sites we're working at making our sick girl better. seems to be mending well.
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    Hen not standing

    Gave her the first try in the sling. She was in it for approx 1/2 hour and was alert. She moved her legs some on her own. Helped her work them a bit as well. She seems to be getting stronger each day - her appetite is also getting better.
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    Hen not standing

    thank you. much appreciated.
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    Hen not standing

    hi, i'm with colliebirds. i'm her engineer. think we got a rough draft of our first chicken sling worked out tonight. please help me with the next iteration. what's the goal by getting our girl in the sling? thank you, zdb
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