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    Big cut from the vent down - please help

    Hey there, One of my five chickens has not been herself for the last couple of days. When I picked her up I noticed a really bad cut going from her vent down. I've cleaned it with warm salty water, sprayed antiseptic purple spray over it and separated her form the others. This morning I...
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    Help with injured hen after fox attack

    Sadly, a fox attacked my three chickens yesterday leaving two dead and one (my beloved Coffee) with a bite injury at the back of her neck. Since the attack she refuses to eat or drink and would not leave the comfort of her coop. She's walking, keeping her head up and even laid an egg this...
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    Rat Proof Feeder (Treadle)

    I've seen evidence of rat activity in and around my chicken run. After trying 3 types of rat traps and having no success, I'm thinking of getting a Treadle Feeder which should be 'rat proof. It may not solve the problem, but it should reduce the rats food supply (and my bills). Has anyone...
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    Backyard chickens in the UK

    Hi, Do you know, roughly, how many households in the UK raise chickens in their backyard? This question keep on coming up in conversations and I've been looking for the figure but couldn't find it anywhere . Is there an 'official' number? Sorry if this post is in the wrong category and...
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    Plastic Vs Wood Coop

    Hi all, I'm looking for a coop to replace the wooden one I have. While I love the look of the wooden coop, it is not very durable and hard to clean, so I thought maybe a plastic coop will be better for the job. -Do you know of any plastic coop that keeps the more traditional design\\look (I...
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