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    Sudden patches of missing feathers on necks, below beak

    Thank you all for the assistance. It's ongoing, and I've separated the suspect for an entire week to no real avail. I'm just going to let them be, as they are, as long as there are no injuries. I've started adding hanging feeders with greens to the run every morning, and an occasional treat...
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    Chicken leg injury

    I just noticed my 2 y o hen having the same issue as described above. She was free ranging but now she is sitting in the grass in the shade (a hot day in the PNW). Every time she gets up, she can barely put weight on it. Ideas? Our roost is perhaps too high- 26 inches?
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    Sudden patches of missing feathers on necks, below beak

    Wow- I see it. Thanks for sharing. I think the plucking is happening during egg laying, and one hen doesn't have the u Issue so my eye is on her as the culprit.
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    Sudden patches of missing feathers on necks, below beak

    Thank you- that's very helpful. I keep waiting, hoping it will stop, being sure to give them no stressors that I can control (low food, water, space, etc...) so I'll keep waiting and hope it will resolve, eventually. There are no injuries yet, just bald spots. Pinless peepers are an option for...
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    Sudden patches of missing feathers on necks, below beak

    So, now it's happening on 4 of 5 of my hens. I put NuStock on them repeatedly but it doesn't seem to help stop the problem. The BO pictured above still has the worst, and very similar bald patch happening. I see the new feathers appearing, and then suddenly they're gone again and the hens are...
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    Sudden patches of missing feathers on necks, below beak

    Hello all. I need some advice. I noticed two days ago that my Buff Orpington has a bald patch under her beak. It seemed to appear overnight. I've been observing her behavior and the bald patch since then and it doesn't seem to be getting bigger. She also acts normally, lays her eggs, eats...
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    Introducing solo new hen SUCCESS story

    Update: Happily sharing a weekly yogurt + raspberry treat yesterday, 6 weeks after meeting.
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    Introducing solo new hen SUCCESS story

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    Introducing solo new hen SUCCESS story

    Spoiler Alert: It only took 3 weeks to have a cooperative flock of 5, after integrating one solo hen (same age/similar size/different color) into a current flock of 4. I'm sharing my experience here because it was what I was looking for before I embarked on this journey. To start, I made a...
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    Introducing solo new chicken - terrible idea???

    ...it's worse with a barrier between them because no one can ever "win". Should I just throw them together & be ready to separate them if they won't on their own? *I hate the bloody comb outcome.* And when, exactly, does the fighting become too much? For me it's all too much. Thanks for any advice.
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    Buff orpington poop caked on butt

    Update: I found another thread from a few days ago with similar advice and a few people talked about using the kitchen sink with sprayer (I can't go there) BUT I have a utility sink with sprayer and that worked GREAT! We also have a Rhode Island Red who is NOT warm and fuzzy and is quick to...
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    Buff orpington poop caked on butt

    Hi. I have a BO, too, with a huge ball of poop stuck under her vent, very close to her skin. Any advice on best way to give a butt bath? She's pretty calm and loves to sit on our laps, but not sure she'll be so complacent with water involved. Thanks!
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    Pale & shrunken comb/wattles + more

    Ooops! That's what happens when I go too fast- yes, probiotics is what you suggested. Thank you for clarifying.
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    Pale & shrunken comb/wattles + more

    A belated THANK YOU! for the info above! I read it, zeroed in on electrolytes and immediately went to add some to their water. Either Lorraine was already on the mend, or those electrolytes worked magic. She seems healthy & energetic now.
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    Pale & shrunken comb/wattles + more

    Hello All. I need advice on whether to take my hen to the vet or not. She is a 9 month old Speckled Sussex who hasn't laid eggs (maybe a couple 2 months ago, but none for a long while) and has had strange behaviors on & off. About 6 weeks ago, she went very still for a day but quickly regained...
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    21 week old hens not laying yet

    Hello. Has anyone started laying by now? Just thought I'd add that I have a Speckled Sussex that is solidly 7 1/2 months old and still not laying. I think our pullets are of a similar age. I have three other breeds that started laying 2 months ago. I am waiting patiently for her to be ready...
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    5-6 month old speckled Sussex barely laying eggs.

    Hi. My Speckled Sussex is 7 1/2 months old and may have laid an egg once or twice but is essentially not laying. She is very disciplined about sitting in the nesting box every day, sometimes with my RIR (very good friends, those two) but often on her own, for over an hour, sometimes two, without...
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    Getting grass in the run - solutions?

    Thought I'd pop in with my experience for reference. I have only 4 hens, and a 4' x 8' raised coop with an attached 4' x 15' enclosed run with mulch. I placed the coop over a portion of our beautiful green grass and within 3 months, the grass had been absolutely decimated. It's now dirt and...
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    HELP!! WHISTLING CHICKENS?!?!?

    I know this is an old thread, but my 7 month old RIR just started making the same noise as in the video, today! I was searching for reasons when I happened upon this thread. Thank goodness! I so appreciate this forum.
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    First coop/run cleanout

    Hi All. I read this thread and want to confirm what many are saying about the run. It sounds like there is no need to ever remove the material in the run, as long as you are scooping obvious poops up regularly. And, many of you add the old coop bedding to the run (I assume when no obvious pest...
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