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    Introducing a roo

    With only four girls, you could be asking for trouble with over mating. I personally wouldn’t, at least not until you have more girls, or are really well equipped to keep one separated for lengths of time when needed. Also, if you do decide to get one, you should definitely keep him...
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    What kind of mallard duck mix and what age?

    That looks like a hatchery type rouen hen to me.
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    Egg with no shell

    It does happen from time to time, especially in newer layers. Is this from a younger pullet? Usually they are ok to eat, or so I’ve heard. I haven’t eaten one, because I fear that without a protective membrane, the egg would only be good for a short time.
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    Help! Chickens with bare necks!

    Is the main part of the neck bare, or are they plucking muffs and beards?
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    Consolidated Kansas

    Good morning!! Just thought I’d wake up this thread! 😃
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    HELP - Lethargic Hen, Refusing Water, with No Other Obvious Symptoms

    Hi there. How is she today? Any better at all? You mentioned you just dewormed the flock. Was there a confirmed worm load, or was it preventive? Safeguard is very safe medication, but I have seen a handful of cases where a hen fell ill right after a deworming with it. I have a suspicion that...
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    What Am I?

    Maybe a light brahma?
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    Healthy chick?

    They look ok at a glance… are they eating and drinking? Anything seem off or are you just checking?
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    Rooster with breathing issues not responding to treatment

    I reached out to a friend who thinks this sounds like a circulation issue. It’s possible a baby aspirin might provide some relief.
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    Is it dangerous to have a large breed rooster with silkies?

    I haven’t personally been in this situation, but from what I’ve read (a lot), I think it’s one of those things that work out fine for some, while others found it to be a dangerous situation. I think if it were me, I wouldn’t try it. But I’m not much of a risk taker with my birds.
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    Breed ID help?!

    I would check the color of the bottoms of her feet. If she were a Jersey Giant, you should see yellow. Otherwise, I’d say it’s likely a sapphire gem.
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    Why?

    Yes, Sometimes boys will find a nest, make a nest, sit on eggs, etc. to show the ladies the best places to lay, and to protect eggs.
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    What breed is this duck?

    Probably a Pekin, and gender is best revealed by listening to them once they’re a bit mature. A loud quack is a hen, and a raspy sound is a drake.
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    Laryngitis in ducks?

    If the vet thought infection warranted antibiotics, I’m kind of surprised he/she wouldn’t have given enough for the flock. If she is acting ok, eating and drinking, pooping normally, eggs seem ok, I wouldn’t be too alarmed yet. I would just keep a close eye on behavior. I don’t know what...
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    New chickens from a Swap meet

    I’m not sure what you mean… are you talking about Mareks? If so, that vaccine must be administered immediately after hatch to be most effective. Do you know for sure they had Mareks? If so, you should have a closed flock and not allow any other birds in or out of that flock.
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    Wound care

    I would use some Vetericyn spray to help for a while.
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    Take a wild guess with me!

    I think she’s a mixed breed of sort. She has a nice shape!
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    Gender identification

    I’m not seeing anything that shouts male yet…
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    Spotted hen

    Kind of looks like a Java to me, but I’m not super familiar with them.
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    Skin irritation and swelling

    @dawg53 any ideas what’s going on with this little one?
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