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    Sick hen

    She is not laying eggs currently and I feed a pellet layer / crumble mixture (I bought the crumble and they didn’t like it so I had to mix in pellets to use up the crumble). Her crop felt normal. When I was cutting Gertie’s poppy feathers I noticed a black mite and when I was cutting Luceilles...
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    Sick hen

    No. The coop and run are outside.
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    Sick hen

    My favorite hen, Gertie, (1st pic is Gertie In the front and Luceille in the back, 2nd pic Gertie is laying down and Luceille is standing next to her) isn’t feeling well. I’m prepared to put her in a plastic tote for a chicken sick bay in the garage (I’ve already sanitized it and letting it dry...
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    Approved chicken food list

    Thank you for sharing the thread. I took screenshots for future use. :hugs
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    Approved chicken food list

    Thank you! Mine eat out of my hand and I can get them to hop up to hand for treats. I had too much bread so I threw it in the garbage since my girls already get enough treats (scratch, mealworm, salad/veggie scraps).
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    Approved chicken food list

    I want to feed my girls some bread that is not moldy but old. Was looking for the thread of approved food list but can’t find it. Can someone help point me in the right direction? Thanks!
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    Bumble foot surgery...successful?

    I looked for the picture of your Roo’s foot and the video of the sugardine and couldn’t find them. I did go down a rabbit hole on the tilliesnest website and read a bunch of articles. :lol: I’m interested in the sugardine method because I would rather not do another surgery. As for the black...
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    Bumble foot surgery...successful?

    Myra, the first 2 pics are before surgery, 3rd pic is immediate from the side, and last 2 are as of yesterday. Im traveling today and don’t have the best WiFi on the road so will watch the video you posted.We’re out of town for 10 days so once we get back I will do a thorough examination of his...
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    Bumble foot surgery...successful?

    We performed bumblefoot surgery on our Roo, Pimp, on 1 November. The side and bottom have completely closed so we removed the wrapping. Pimp is doing great since being in his own pen; his feathers are growing on the back of his neck and his comb is even growing back. He even crows!! (Which y’all...
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    Do chickens nap?

    I did notice that they weren’t drinking as much of the water with ACV and garlic, just the water with ACV. I changed it out and did one watered with ACV and one just plain water. I will alternate and see how the whole flock responds. This next week is supposed to be in the 70’s and then a few...
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    Do chickens nap?

    I wanted to let you know that we successfully removed the bumblefoot from Pimps foot today. Took about 15 minutes start to finish. Now it’s time to let it heal and see how he turns out. I also added ACV with mother and garlic to all their water And gave them eggs with paprika and oregano. We...
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    Do chickens nap?

    Sounds about right. Thank you! :)
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    Do chickens nap?

    That’s very interesting! What ratio do you put on the eggs? A dash or pinch?
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    Do chickens nap?

    I bought ACV with mother and Lemon. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I didn’t put it into their water. I just ordered another ACV with mother and took a second glance to make sure it didn’t have lemon. I pick up my order tomorrow afternoon. Will put it in the water when I get home. Mash isn’t sold in my area, only...
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    Do chickens nap?

    My husband took out the thorn bushes in the pen. He thinks that’s how Pimp got bumblefoot. We’re going to pick up the random rocks that are in the grassy parts. I have read that older Roos are good in stews. I’m just not there yet.
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    Do chickens nap?

    I don’t think Glorias breastbone is sticking out...you say it’s not a good sign, what kinda sign is it? She isn’t coughing or have runny nose or eyes, she “talks” but is the strong silent type. Likes to observe. Although when I was hand feeding 2 other girls she did peck them. I think she’s one...
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    Do chickens nap?

    I’m so sorry to hear about your girl. I put some Braggs ACV with Mother in my Walmart pick up order for tomorrow. Going to put some in as soon as I get home. I’m totally fine if she doesn’t lay eggs and she loves out her days with us. Even my rooster with the bumblefoot is now considered a pet.
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    Do chickens nap?

    Update on Gloria: We had 2 days of good weather, last Thursday and Friday. In which Gloria ate a whole egg that was laid in the coop, each day!! Now I don’t know if one of the other hens laid it and it cracked or if she started pecking at it, but the whole egg was consumed. The nesting boxes...
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    Do chickens nap?

    Update on Pimp: My vet was going to charge around $60-$100 for the bumblefoot surgery. My husband decided to try it himself. He has watched a ton of YouTube videos on bumblefoot surgeries and I bought the supplies. iodine, chlorohexadine, epsom salt, tweezers, triple antibiotic ointment, gauze...
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    Do chickens nap?

    I never thought of that! Those are some good ideas, I will look into a place like that or maybe my vet can send off her poop to see what’s going on and ask my vet if he does home visits.
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