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    Chicken has a cataract

    I have a 6 year old Americana hen who I just recently notice she had a cataract in her left eye. Sadly my favorite hen. We live in Salt Lake City and we are dealing with cold temperatures, in the 20s. she seem a bit disoriented and she is loosing weight. Not sure what to do for her. She isn't...
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    Chicken not acting herself for several weeks.

    I really appreciate your feed back. I will look into both options. Have a great day!!
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    Chicken not acting herself for several weeks.

    Pretty much the same. Slow moving, hangs back. My flock free ranges in th day, Poops less and poops small. She does have an appetite and is right there with the others to eat but not her normal aggressive self. comb and waddle look very dry and darker red. Legs are spread wide. Not much change...
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    Chicken not acting herself for several weeks.

    Will do. I am in Salt Lake City, Utah. Thanks
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    Chicken not acting herself for several weeks.

    IFA in Salt Lake City, Utah
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    Chicken not acting herself for several weeks.

    I will check and report back, thanks.
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    Chicken not acting herself for several weeks.

    I am sure it doesn't help her having to jump up into the nesting box as it is quite high. I like the idea of a lower perch. I am also going to change her food up a bit as well. Thanks for the imput.
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    Chicken not acting herself for several weeks.

    I am afraid she is going to die if this continues too long
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    Chicken not acting herself for several weeks.

    She was the top hen in the pecking order. Several weeks ago she started acting lethargic. I thought he had a possible bound egg so I gave her several epson salt baths and some added calcium. She didn't really respond to that treatment. I did this about 5 weeks ago. Her comb is very dry and...
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    Should I be concerned - Hen's feathers are thinning, Tail feather not growing back etc...

    Will do. Thank you very much.
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    Should I be concerned - Hen's feathers are thinning, Tail feather not growing back etc...

    I stand corrected. My Layer Mash Is 16% potein.
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    Should I be concerned - Hen's feathers are thinning, Tail feather not growing back etc...

    I stand corrected. My Layer Mash Is 16% potein.
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    Should I be concerned - Hen's feathers are thinning, Tail feather not growing back etc...

    Thank you again! I wlll proceed as you have suggested.
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    Should I be concerned - Hen's feathers are thinning, Tail feather not growing back etc...

    Thank you! They free range but currently (summer) I feed the 12% Laying Mash. They also get some mill worms daily (how I control them or call them). Occasional kitchen scraps like watermelon etc. None of the other 5 look like her which is why I am asking. I will get a higher protein chick...
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    Should I be concerned - Hen's feathers are thinning, Tail feather not growing back etc...

    No rooster. When you say worked her, what do you mean?
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    Should I be concerned - Hen's feathers are thinning, Tail feather not growing back etc...

    I have a 3 year old hen whose feathers are thinning out. It's like she has a receding hairline, tail feathers aren't growing back since winter and feathers on her bottom have become very thin. She also has developed unusually long toe nails as well. Also, she sleeps away from the other 5 hens...
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    Merging my existing 1 year olds with 2 new hens. Is it time?

    Very helpful. Thank you!
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    why are my Ameraucana chickens losing their beard feathers and cheek feathers

    Thanks for your responses
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    Merging my existing 1 year olds with 2 new hens. Is it time?

    Please watch above video and let me know your thoughts. There are 2 questions. Question 1 is about the merging of new chickens and question 2, americanas on left of fence have lost their cheek and beard feathers. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks
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    why are my Ameraucana chickens losing their beard feathers and cheek feathers

    I just received 2 new mature Ameraucana hens. They are 2 years old and have full cheek feathers and beards. In comparison, my existing one year old Ameraucannas (2) have lost their cheek and beard feathers. I have 4 hens in my existing flock. Both of the Ameraucanna's skin is exposed on their...
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