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    Hen preoccupied with pecking at claws?

    A seemingly healthy hen (I checked her for mites, etc.) started to become obsessed with pecking at her claws; both lifting her feet up and pecking and while standing. Any ideas?
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    Feeding Stations

    I'm looking for plans for a portable but sturdy feeding station, using a hanging feeder, with an overhang large enough to keep ~7 chicken dry. Thanks!
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    Hookworms

    My chickens had hooks and whipworms. One hen was on her way out and now she's doing great after treating and also giving her flagyl (the vet recommended.) The panacur dosage recommended was- give for five days (individual dosing) then again in 10-14 days, then once a month. The vet wasn't clear...
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    Something weird in droppings! Please help ID

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    feather loss and swelling around eyes

    I have 9 hens and the two youngest (8 months) and the two oldest, and a few others have what looks like swelling around the eyes and feather loss around the eyes. My minorcas have brown spots on the white below their ears. Any ideas? I've been looking online and inthe Chicken Health Handbook and...
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    Create ways to feed Verm x

    I have a small flcok (9 hens) and want to use verm x. I would like to crush each dose and put in in something for each hen. Any ideas?
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    Diatomaceous earth (food grade) as a supplement

    Does anyone use diatomaceous earth to help prevent intestinal parasites? Other reasons to use it? Thanks-
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    New member

    A simple roundworm problem misdiagnosed from a vet prompted me joining! Yes, chickens can become wobbly (loss balance) with a heavy roundworm infestation!
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