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    can adult chickens be vaccinated for marek's?

    They can but it doesn't do anything
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    Rooster breed advice pls

    Any rooster breed can be friendly. It just depends on how much effort you put into getting to know him. Here is an infographic with some good tips - http://www.poultrydvm.com/featured-infographic/gentling-roosters
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    Histomoniasis: Yellow Urate & Lethargy in Poult...

    It sounds like it could be a number of things...have you tried the chicken symptom checker tool to help rule out the possibilities? http://www.poultrydvm.com/views/symptoms.php
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    Rooster limping

    Have you tried using the chicken symptom checker tool? http://www.poultrydvm.com/views/symptoms.php
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    Ducks and chickens together?

    Yes you can keep them together. Just keep in mind that ducks are lot messier and so you will need to design your run with good drainage, and an area so chickens can stay dry if they want to. Always need to watch to make sure they don't fight.
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    Roo reducing egg production??

    No, its the opposite. Having a rooster makes hens lay more eggs.
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    Mites or Lice? Please help identify and need treatment for Ducks and chickens

    This infographic might help answer your question - http://www.poultrydvm.com/featured-infographic/identifying-common-ectoparasites-of-backyard-poultry
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    Eye problem

    I would most definitely suggest you bring him to see a vet. Here is a directory of vets who see chickens - http://www.poultrydvm.com/poultry-vets.php
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    Respiratory infection

    It could be a number of things. Have you tried using the chicken symptom checker tool to get an idea of the possibilities? http://www.poultrydvm.com/views/symptoms.php
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    How do you properly necropsy a dead chicken?

    It might be a better idea to leave that to the professionals who know what to look for and what tests to order. Most state labs have deals where it's insanely cheap to do yourself. Here is an infographic on how to do it -...
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    Visitor Last Night

    As long as your run and coop are predator proof, I wouldn't worry too much. Here is a good infographic with tips on how to predator proof - http://www.poultrydvm.com/featured-infographic/tips-for-protecting-poultry-from-predators
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    Rehabilitating a Rooster

    It depends on whats wrong with him. Each type of antibiotic is targeted to kill certain bacteria. In order to determine the correct antibiotic your vet needs to have a good idea what bacteria is causing it. Here is a chicken symptom checker tool which might help you narrow down the possibilities...
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    Silkie neck injury

    Going to the vet isn't actually that expensive. It's way cheaper then bringing a dog or a cat (if you go to a small animal vet who sees chickens). The exotic vet is more expensive. Here is a directory of all the types of vets who see chickens - http://www.poultrydvm.com/poultry-vets.php
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    HELP PROLAPSED HEN ALSO EGG BOUND

    Please bring her to see a vet. Even if you can get her to pass the egg, there is an underlying issue going on that caused it which needs to be addressed. Here is a directory of vets who see chickens - http://www.poultrydvm.com/poultry-vets.php
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    Broody hen?

    Here is info on broodiness and how to tell it from other signs. http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/broodiness
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    What killed my girls?

    You could try using the poultry predator identifier tool - http://www.poultrydvm.com/predator-identifier.php but my suggestion would be to predator proof your run if you decide to continue keeping chickens. Here is a good infographic about how to do that -...
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    Feed for older, non-laying hens

    Yes, because there is no other real realistic option. Roosters eat the laying hen feed and are ok.
  18. quackersandfern

    Chicken with swollen ear lobe

    If it were me, I would bring the bird in to see a vet who sees chickens. Here is a directory - http://www.poultrydvm.com/poultry-vets.php
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    Coughing Chicken

    Have you tried using the chicken symptom checker tool? It will give you an idea of the possibilities - http://www.poultrydvm.com/views/symptoms.php
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    Can coyotes dig all the way to the bottom of a cinder block wall. We believe ours could be as deep as 18" inches in the ground.

    I think it has to be a certain depth or angle away. Here is a good infographic with details on this info - http://www.poultrydvm.com/featured-infographic/tips-for-protecting-poultry-from-predators
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