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  1. coach723

    How do I know for sure if my 6 week old chick is a pullet or a cockerel?

    Ultimately, time will tell. When in doubt, wait for an egg or a crow.
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    Injured leg?

    What I would do is give her feet a good soak in warm epsom salts. A rubbermaid type bin or dish bin works well. Use a soft brush (toothbrush) or soft rag and clean them off really well. That will give you a better idea. That will soften up the tissue and make it easier to check out that...
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    Gasping hen !

    If she got better on Tiaguard, and is now getting worse again, then it may be mycoplasma galisepticum, that is a common respiratory disease. The medication will not cure it, it's chronic and symptoms will return during times of stress. The medication will help control symptoms. Some people...
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    Help identify skin issue

    Is she roosting at night, or sleeping in bedding? Any signs of bumblefoot or other leg/foot problems? Is she currently molting?
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    Chicks with patches of missing feathers.

    Definitely need a bigger brooder ASAP. That is probably a large reason for the feather picking. They also need a lot more room to get in and out of the heat source. A plastic kiddy pool can work for the short term, if you have one. You will need to cover it with wire to keep them from...
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    Chicken gasping for air

    Is she still doing it today? Sometimes they can get something stuck in the airway which can cause the gasping and hoarseness, it's called stridor, a partial airway obstruction. If it's a bit of feed or debris it will often resolve on it's own. If it does not resolve then a couple of other...
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    How do I know for sure if my 6 week old chick is a pullet or a cockerel?

    The size and redness of the combs is the biggest tell right now. It's often hard to tell by feathers until they are older. I would guess cockerel as well. Having said that, mixes can be more difficult since you don't know which breed they will take more from in any attribute. And I have been...
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    Little chick is slow to develop, feather mutation?

    There is a gene (K) that affects feathering, and having 2 of the genes causes slow feathering. I had a chick last year that apparently had this as well. Some images below. Also, here is a link, there are many articles. I tried to pick one that was written in mostly plain english, some of...
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    White and flakey. Can chickens have dry skin??

    They can have dry skin, but that looks like more. It may be favus, which is fungal. You can use an over the counter antifungal, miconazole, clotrimazole, etc (athletes foot stuff) and apply that a couple of times a day and see if that clears it up.
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    Feather pecking

    Can you post pictures of all the birds?
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    Only one survived

    Despite seemingly being unharmed otherwise, she is likely very, very sore. She may have been shaken or squeezed. Bruising may show up which may look dark or greenish. Try offering a little scrambled egg, or mix her feed in a bit of water to make a mash, they often like it that way. Give her...
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    Only one survived

    I've attached a splinting manual, which shows how to splint and wrap a wing, should help. Make sure to check often for any swelling, which can happen even after a while, you don't want anything to get too tight. Also watch for rubbing and irritation. Even if the wing doesn't heal perfect, she...
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    What's wrong with Lil' Red? 😭

    It would be good if you offered chicken grit, which is sized to be correct for them. It's crushed granite. The driveway gravel may be ok, but I can't say for sure. Just depends on size and what kind of rock it is. Don't over do the yogurt. Yes, it has probiotics in it, but it is also dairy...
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    Eggbound or something else??

    Sounding more and more like a reproductive problem. :(
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    Eggbound or something else??

    Does her abdomen feel bloated, below the vent, between the legs? Also is her keel bone well muscled or is the bone very prominent? Hard to say if she's not laying due to molt, or if there is more going on. The stance and behavior makes it sound like a reproductive problem. Do you know for...
  16. coach723

    Losing Feathers

    Not suggesting he's getting stuck, just maybe doing something repeatedly that is rubbing the feathers off/or breaking them. At 4 months, he also could be doing a juvenile molt, which can happen. He may be getting feather picked, it just looks so even that makes me think it's something else...
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    Blu-kote incident

    Honestly, it sounds like it was a very tiny amount, and not likely to hurt anything. If she'd gulped it from a bowl, I'd be concerned.
  18. coach723

    What's wrong with Lil' Red? 😭

    It means things are moving, which is good. I would continue as you are, continue to monitor and massage as needed. Try giving her a small dish of moistened feed (just mix with a little water to make a mash) and see if that will pass through. Don't give too much. See how it goes. Don't...
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    Losing Feathers

    How old is he? Are there pinfeathers coming in, the angle makes it hard to tell? The feathers may be getting worn or broken off from putting his head through fence or wire, trying to get to something on the other side. They look very evenly worn for it to be from feather picking.
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    Blu-kote incident

    If the amount is small, it should be ok. In large amounts it could be toxic or cause digestive upset (gentian violet). It will stain, and the stain will just have to wear off. It can cause irritation, so I would just watch for that, make sure she's still eating and drinking normally...
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