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    Neighbor dog killed a pullet

    And don't forget the egg losses.
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    Using Shredded Paper for Coop Litter - As Good As Wood Chips?

    If you are also shredding newspaper, consider that the ink may be toxic to the chickens.
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    Sick Chicken from Ant infestation

    There is a reason they are called fire ants. They release a venom as they bite. IIRC... It can cause temporary paralysis
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    Sick Chicken from Ant infestation

    So AI lied ?!?!?!?
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    Infected flock: contemplating culling

    I try to keep everything natural.
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    Infected flock: contemplating culling

    They dust bathe regularly... In sand.
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    Sick Chicken from Ant infestation

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    Infected flock: contemplating culling

    My local feed store has all the labels peeled off the bottles. My guess is because of some hazardous chemicals. I use permethrin spray for red mites... and remove all chickens before spraying.
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    Sick rooster?

    The rooster looks kinda like a Speckled Sussex, with very little speckles
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    Sick Chicken from Ant infestation

    Coccidiosis can typically be dealt with Apple Cider Vinegar DONT use Corid!!! That stuff is poison.!!!
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    Rooster acting strangely after predator attack

    Flesh is flesh if something is hungry.
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    New Predator

    Well I'm no cat... But trust me. Those paint balls hurt. Especially if they are frozen.
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    Infected flock: contemplating culling

    I have yet to see a label and directions on the back of a bottle of permethrin spray. The farm stores around me peel it off.
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    Let’s Talk About Bird Flu

    Well... The 2 counties in Ohio are fairly close to me. I'm just gonna keep doing what I'm doing. I have a pretty good system going Vultures are not a "bird of prey" they eat other dead prey. However... I take a precautionary effort to scare off vultures, if I see one. A shotgun with blank...
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    Has your flock gotten you sick?

    I kiss all my hens on their combs when I put them to bed each night.
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    avian flu from purchasing eggs

    Just like any other auction on eBay, check the sellers reviews and feedback
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    Do you think they will succeed in an avian bird flu vaccine for chickens?

    Merk is the European corporation that created the H5N1 vaccination.. Not to be confused with Marek's disease
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    Bird flu prevention

    It's the infected droppings from wild birds that gets the chickens sick. Last winter/fall I played hell trying to scare off migratory birds. Only lost1 bird, and that wasn't H5N1 related, (tumor instead).
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    Broody Momma Hatched An Egg! Now what??

    My hens baby chick has strong Dominique features mixed with some French Black Maran. Pretty bird... But a handful to deal with when it comes to mating. Some of my other ladies have bare backs.
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    Advice needed for sick chicken please

    I just went through this with a 5yo Speckled Sussex. She stopped eating and drinking. Abdomen was pretty firm (mass inside). :(
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