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  1. bygrace53

    Limping and pain med dosages

    Hi. My name is Nan. I have a 12 yr old hen named Lily that I've had since she was a day old. Recently her coop mate passed. I brought in three pullets to keep her company. One of the pullets we noticed is limping. I've isolated her (she can still see everyone, they just can't chase her). She is...
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    Will RIR and Production Reds get along well with my hens?

    I have Barred Rocks (2); Black Austrlorps (2); a Silver Laced Wyndotte (1); and a Easter Egger (1). One is broody and a friend has RIR and Production Red eggs to give me. Thoughts?
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    Broody or Sick?

    My hen (3 years old) is sitting on the nest in the hot roosting box, nonstop. We are in AZ so it's worrying me. We don't have a rooster and do not want one. She will not be hatching anything so I remove all of the eggs periodically throughout the day and coax her out of there. She returns...
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    vent picking

    I saw one of my chickens picking at the vent of another... then when she turned around and shoo'ed her away with a peck, she went over to another chicken and pecked or pulled at her vent. I checked both of them and do not see any signs of critters. What is the cause of this?
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    Two chickens now balding

    My Barred Rock has plucked her feathers off her back and tops of wings. She's been virtually bald for a long time now. No one is doing this to her, she is doing it. Now my fluffy healthy Silver Laced Wyndotte is starting to get a bare looking bottom. Left and right sides. The skin looks pink and...
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    Leg injury

    My chicken has been under the weather for some time. I suspected she had injured her left leg. Now she is limping/hopping to get around. Clearly has pain associated with weight on the left leg. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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    Leg sprained or fractured?

    My chicken seems to be favoring her left leg. She had been ill and we had her inside to recuperate. We integrated her back outside and seemed to be on the mend. Now she is back to laying on the ground all day. Head up but laying down rather than standing. If she is in pain, it would explain the...
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    Watery poo, Lethargic, Lost weight, No eggs

    My Bernadette would not come out of the coop today for free range which is REALLY not normal. So I took her inside and noticed she is really thin.. boney. It is 108 degrees here in Phoenix but I keep trays of ice and a swamp cooler on them. She was, however, panting, labored breathing. She...
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    Chick vs Pullet

    How long is a chicken considered to be a pullet? When is it okay to start feeding the pullet veggies and extras?
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    feathers issue

    Gracie my barred rock is one and a half years old. she has six sisters.all same age. they have a large coop with plenty of runs/space. they have free range time most evenings. Gracie was being mounted by the dominant female. we do not have a rooster. she developed a bald area on her back. so i...
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    sudden death; no signs of a problem

    Fiona my Silver Laced Wyndotte passed away last night. I went out to give morning treats. She was on the ground near the door in a sleeping position with her head tucked under her wing. She is just over a year old. No signs of any trouble. Everyone was happy and healthy the day before. I'm so...
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    My Black Australorps are the only one (I think) that have not layed yet. THoughts??

    THEY ARE ABOUT 24 WEEKS...
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    22 or so week old chickens..

    So I have 8... some have started laying. All is well until tonight, my normally very reserved Black Australorp (Zsa Zsa) mounts my Barred Rock (Penny) in what appears to be mating. I am new to this and have never seen chickens mate, but I think it's a pretty good guess. So far, no crowing out...
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    Bamboo

    Will chickens eat bamboo and would it be good for them? If so, would I have to chop it up or just throw it in there?
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    new layers... pecked open egg

    I have eight pullets about 22 weeks in age. Several have started laying. Eggs were in good condition. This morning, however, I found this one pecked open. Any thoughts on how to stop this or what I should do?
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    Eight girls??

    I have 8 (hopefully pullets) that are 20 and 19 weeks old. I have never had chickens before, so I'm anxious. Can anyone tell me if these are pullets? My heart will be broken if anyone has to go away. This is Lily. She loves to stand on me... my back, my foot, my lap. Sweetheart. This is...
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    Pullets or Cockerel?

    My eight are 11 and 10 weeks old today. (4 of each). We of course are hoping for all girls... Here are some pics. Can anyone tell for sure? This is Jezebel: This is Gsa Gsa: This is my precious Gracie and Penny: This is Fiona and Pearl (they are very petite and camera shy):
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    Food/Water at Night?

    My hens are now 11 weeks old and 10 weeks old (4 of each). I have been providing them food and water up in their nesting/roosting box at night. They use their ramp to "put themselves to bed at sundown each night" which I think is adorable. Once up there, they hang out under the heat lamps and...
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    sunflower sprouts

    Is it okay to give my young girls (8 and 9 weeks) the sprouts from sunflower seeds, but ALSO the black shells that seem to always still be attached to the ends? Is it okay to give them large pieces of things (apple skin, celery). Seems like they swallow stuff whole which blows me away. Should...
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    girl behavior?

    My Americuana Easter Egger has puffy cheek feathers sticking out. She also was spotted fluffing out her neck feathers looking like a lion while posturing amongst the girls. There are 8 total. 9 weeks old this Thursday. Is this normal or would it indicate a Cockeral?? I'm sure hoping they are all...
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