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    Is this a bad egg?

    This is a silkie egg that she has been sitting on for about 10-11 days. Looked at it 3-4 days ago (so day 7 or 8 I believe) and saw the yolk with very faint veins and a small black spot in the middle of the yolk. This is what the egg looked like today: I apologize about the quality but...
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    My 3 week old chick seems impacted/constipated with wood pulp

    I noticed this morning that one of my bantam chicks was straining to poop and peeping very loudly as she tried. I soaked her bum in warm water and tried to give her a olive oil and warm water enema. Everytime she would strain, I would help her pass the poop as best I could and it seemed almost...
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    My hen is bald from over mating. What can I do?

    I have a Silver Laced Wyandotte that has a large patch of bare skin due to overmating from my roosters. The roosters have since been rehomed, but am wondering what, if anything, I can do for her. Is there any kind of ointment or lotion I can use? Her skin looks so red and irritated and I feel...
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    My rooster is becoming aggressive toward me and my family

    I have a rooster that is becoming increasingly aggressive toward me and my family. He used to be very good natured, but within the past month or so is becoming much more protective of the coop and the area the chickens are in. Is there anything I can do to deal with the aggression. I have...
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    Merging 2 flocks of chickens

    I have 2 flocks of chickens. One flock was hatched in August and the other was hatched in October. The older flock consists of 9 chickens (at least 1 EE rooster), 2 Wyandottes, 2 Cochins,2 Brahmas and 3 EE's. The younger flock is 3 Jersey Giants and 2 Silkies. The older flock has been in...
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