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    Chicken Making Turkey Noise

    One of my hens makes a noise that can be be describes as something that sounds like a turkey. Usually at the end of her clucking, its quite loud. Any ideas why?
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    Not sure what I am looking at. Worms or Flies?

    I have noticed on a couple of occasions brown poop that is white on the outside. I didnt see it drop, so i am not certain how old it is, but it was dropped within 45 minutes. On the outside of the poop there are some very small white things that look like larvae. They are maybe 1/16" in...
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    Bobcat or Hawk?

    I lost my favorite bird at midmorning today. There was some racket and when i went out she was gone. There might be 10-15 feathers on the ground with no sign of blood or a major struggle. Any idea what it could have been? Sadly it looks like i am no longer going to be able to free range my...
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    Help with medicine

    My 6 month old pullet wasnt doing so hot. Sleepy, didnt want treats, constantly drinking and squirting it out the other end. Turn out her crop was jammed and huge. I took her to the vet and they gave me 3 liquid medicines. Baytril, metoclopramide and nystatin. I was only able to get her to...
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    Swollen Ear, Possible infection, what to do?

    I think my 7 week old Wyandotte has an infection. Will medicate food help clear it up? If I need a certain antibiotic can i get that at the feed store? Left ear, you can see there is some brown in the feathers. They are still in the brooder, so they have close quarters and it may be poop...
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    Coop Paint

    I am making a coop and plan to paint it barn red and white, original i know, but i have to figure there is some utility to these common choices other than nostalgia. I have some questions about both. I hear white wash has antibacterial qualities and is easy to clean. Does it hold up will in...
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    When do hens become friendly?

    First time chicken guy here. I got 2 Buff Orpingtons and 1 RIR 4 days ago and they seem to be afraid of me and wont set food outside their run even if i leave the door open and walk away. I have even tried to bribe them with water melon, which they pull back under their coop to eat. They are...
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    New chickens/tomato plants

    I finally got my 1st chickens. 2 Young Buff Orpingtons and 1 RIR. The RIR is named gumbo and my wife was able to hold all 3 while we were picking them out. Before we could get them in the truck I was informed that there is no way we can eat them, which I already had a pretty good idea it...
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    New to chicken. Need advice on pullets/breed.

    Hello, I live in Tucson, Az where it is hot and dry. I hope to get 3 chickens here shortly for eggs and pets. Ideally I want at least one that is a friendly breed that my wife can enjoy, hold, pet and all 3 need to be quiet because I live in town. From what I have read the Rhode Island Red...
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