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    Hens laying everyplace but nesting boxes

    I hope someone has a solution to my problem, I'm at a loss on what to do. I have three hens, a 7 yr old RIR and two 3 yr old BOs. My RIR continues to give me an egg two to three times a week, in the nesting box. But one BO was laying in one of my large planters and the other was laying between...
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    Breaking a broody hen

    Goodness, it's been a while since I've been on Backyard Chickens. I'm not sure I like the user unfriendly format. Used to be able to find the needed forum and easily start a new thread. Apparently those days are gone, not even sure this is going to post, hope so because I need help, I think...
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    new roo won't roost with pullets

    Hello eveyone. I'm trying to help my neighbor who added a year old polish crested mix roo to her flock of twelve, eight month old production red pullets two days ago. She put him on the roost with the others the night she brought him home. Several pullets fought him a bit the next morning but...
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    Introducing two new, young chicks to one older

    My tiny flock recently went from two to one hen,I've lost five over the years. That left me with one four year old Rhode Island Red who constantly looked for her BFF who had died. She was so lonely I decided to get her a couple new buddies to hang with. The girl I lost was a four year old Buff...
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    Is Poultry Protector effective on external parasites?

    I have a four year old Buff Orpington who I suspect has external parasites although I've checked her frequently and see nothing. She started acting and looking like she didn't feel well last week and while I had her inside checking for parasites, noticed she had started wheezing. She also had...
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    How much Epsom salt should be used for a foot soak

    I have an almost 3 yr old RIR who has sprained or bruised a leg.She is the bottom of the pecking order and goes to great lengths to avoid being near the others including flying over them to get where she wants to go, unfortunately her landings are less than graceful. I've seen her favor one leg...
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    Nutri Drench

    I have a 2 1/2 year old BO who is extremely weak. Her weight has gone from 6.8 lbs to 2.1 lbs. She has been checked by a vet; all tests came back normal. X-rays show nothing irregular. She has no parasites inside or out. According to the vet, she is healthy. I had what appears to be the same...
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    How to care for a hen with a respiratory infection

    Five of my six, 27 month old , hens have a respiratory infection. They started Baytril, 22.7 mg yesterday. I had to bring one into the house yesterday because she was so weak and the others were attacking her. She is a bit stronger today but still wheezing badly. I put her back with the flock...
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    Does clover need to be chopped up

    I have a huge patch of white clover that I need to thin out tomorrow. The stems are at least 12" long. Can I give my girls the clover as is or do I need to chop it up? Thanks
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    Buff Orpington acting lethargic

    Good afternoon everyone, I just found my 21 month old buff orpington hen sitting in the straw by herself. That is unusual for her. She didn't run for treats, rather very slowly walked to the others and didn't try to eat their treats. I tried offering her meal worms which she turned down so I...
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    what's up with this tiny egg?

    I found this tiny egg on the poop board this morning. It is the size of a medium red grape, same color too .Is one of my hens playing an Easter egg trick on me or should I watch for a problem?
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    My tiny RIR is becoming a terror - how do I stop the behavior?

    I have six hens, three BO and three RIR. Sweet Pea, my smallest RIR (I call her the runt) has started terrorizing the largest RIR (Tinkerbell because she loves to fly), who is considerably larger. This started about two weeks ago and is getting worse every day. Sweet Pea won't let Tink near...
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    Best nutrition for recovering hen

    I have a 19 month old hen who has been sick for over a year. She had severe diarrhea and has twice spent three days with an avian vet (last July and in November). All labs were normal both times. She now weighs 2.1 pounds.The good news is that three weeks ago the diarrhea mysteriously stopped...
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    Aureomycin by Zoetis Co.

    I am hoping someone can help me find a feed store that mixes aureomycin by Zoetis Co into their feed. My avian vet has found a possible cure for my two BO hens who have had severe diarrhea since June. They are perfectly healthy other than dehydration from the diarrhea and, of course, weight...
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    How can I convince my hens to use their dust bath?

    I am wondering if anyone has had a problem convincing their hens to use a dust bath. I'm sure this my fault because I've been letting them dig craters in their run then putting some wood ash in those craters. They love it but the run is becoming a hazard to walk through. Last week I filled an...
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    Lethargic Hen

    I was just reading another post which struck home because it mentioned that external parasites can cause a hen to be lethargic, have runny poops and pale comb and wattles. Here is a bit of background. My Annie, a 13 month old BO hen, has had ear mites for a little over three weeks. She was...
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    Happy Jack ear drops - No-Bite Ear Mite Control - are they interchangable?

    This morning I tried to find Happy Jack ear drops to treat one of my hens for ear mites but it isn't available locally. I found No-Bite ear mite control at a local feed store and am wondering if it can be used in my hens ears. The Happy Jack product contains 0.05% Pyrethrins and 0.50% Piperonyl...
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    Will burrowing animals go after chickens

    I have our run built like Fort Knox (I hope) but my brother destroyed my sense of security by asking about burrowing animals - ground hogs, etc. I haven't seen any mention of any kind of burrowing animal being a threat to chickens so I'm wondering about them now. I saw where a ground hog had...
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    What is the dewormer that also kills mites?

    One of my 12 month old BO hens has ear mites and was treated by a vet today. I'm wondering if I should treat my other five hens. I read about a dewormer that also kills mites and tried a BYC search but didn't find what I was looking for. So, I have several questions. 1) They were all dewormed...
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    How in the world can I attach a video

    I really, really need to attach a video of one of my chickens so hopefully someone can help diagnose a problem. For the life of me, I cannot figure out how to do this. I'm asked for a URL or uTube. I'm no computer geek. I can turn my laptop on and off and can attach pictures and videos on emails...
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