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    Hens weight and heartbeat uneven

    My hen has gained weight recently, though it seems like it's only her backside. She is super skinny up front and has nothing in her crop but it seems really fat on the opposite side. She doesn't seem to be egg bound. Her comb is bright red and she doesnt show signs of straining. However she has...
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    Rooster Spur

    My rooster lost one of his spurs two months back and he only has a spur on one leg (his left)
He is limping and he acts like he is in pain and he’s fairly small (silkie Cochin mix??) smaller than my BO hens
.I’m afraid if I take it off he could lose too much blood, as I can't tell how much to...
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    Threadworms in hen

    I have a list of cures for threadworms but I cannot find any of them for poultry. They're all for cattle, goats, and equines. I am using this link http://parasitipedia.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2649&Itemid=2938 If anyone could supply me with o line links I could buy...
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    Gray white and pink pale comb/very light, no food in crop

    My BO hen of 3 years has gotten very light weight recently, even though I see her eating. Her comb is also pale pink fading into light gray and splotched with white and is floppy. She hasn't layed in about a month, and doesn't appear to be molting. Worms??? Old age?
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    Are these leaves poisonous to chickens?

    Im curious to see if i can give my chickies some treats from my garden/ around my house. Are any of the following poisonous? Watermelon leaves Tomatoe leaves (arent they poisonous?) Soap aloe Mother in-laws tounge Strawberry leaves Grapefruit tree leaves Orange tree leaves Morning glory leaves...
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    Dominant vs ressesive genes in silkies and cochins

    Hello guys! I need this info for a school project! what genes are dominant and recessive in a silkie/cochin? also what is dominant and recessive in an americauna, buff orpington and a mille fleur? thanks!
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    Beautiful cochin/silkie roo for free!!

    We have a 4-5 month old Rooster that we desperately need to get rid of. He is a mix between a silver laced Cochin and a black silkie. He would be great as a pet rooster or with plenty of hens, we only have two hens and he is already crowing and doing the mating dance around them. We are in the...
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    my chick seemes to have a stuffy nose and i can hear her breathing

    My 7 week old chick seems to have a stuffy nose. Her mouth is open when she exhales and i can hear her breathing. We have recently had a coccidiosis problem if that contributes to anything.
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    my chick is very tired

    My 6 week old chick is tired and isnt prticipating in all the fun things with her sisters. When she walks, she is very slow and sometimes even stands up to sleep. Everytime i go to check on the chicks the one is either watching her sisters or sleeping. It has been very hot the past couple days...
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    my buff orphington chicks

    I got them from a local feed store and they are supposed to be girls. Is there any way to tell besides vent sexing??
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    how to add a new chick to an existing batch

    I currently have 3 buff orphington chicks that are about 2 weeks old. I would like to add a cochin chick to my batch. Any tips or how to`s would be appreciated!
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    info on silkies and polish chickens

    Hi everybody!! I am sooo excited about signing up for my all time favorite website!!!! I haven't gotten chickens yet but I'm planning like crazy! I'm getting 2 silkies and 1 polish chicken. I know a lot about silkies but I would LOVE to learn all I can on polish (witch I know non about) and...
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