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  1. LindsayRae

    Pullet has a wobbly head and walks side to side.

    She was a lil shaky as a chick, but I thought maybe it'd go away. She does everythign the others do, just with a bit more character. I couldnt find anything on the internet of what it could be, so here I am. I can try and post a video later. Im wondering if she is deficient in something, or it...
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    SPeckled Hamburg: Pretty(Annoying)

    I have a speckled Hamburg, raised from a chick, who is 7 months old now. She is a new breed for me. I'm not sure if I like her that much. She is wild, and flighty, and will not let my other younger hens eat, sleep in the coop, or be near the others. She is pretty much causing my new hens to go...
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    Egyptian Fayoumi Rooster

    I live in Haywood county North Carolina if anyone wants a big beautiful Egyptian Fayoumi! I am willing to take a reasonable drive to his new home. Hes timid around humans but very territorial and protective over his hens. He is a good rooster but I live in town and even though my neighbors...
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    Impacted crop at night and won't hold head up this morning.

    One of my hens had a big balloon crop a few weeks ago. I emptied it, kept her separate and she was fine. Last night I come home to same thing. I emptied, put her up and this morning she can't stand or hold her head up. I emptied her out, what was left. Now it's just grit in her drop. Shes...
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    Guinea hens and rats

    I read that guinea hens will chase or kill rats until they don't come near the coop. We had one or two, now the rats are among us. I'm hesitant to use poison because we live by a creek where they will die(according to pest control). Is this true? I figure rats are nocturnal and guineas are...
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    Scaly leg mites on feathery footed rooster

    I have a cochin rooster that has scaly leg mites under all those feathers. I did the warm soapy scrub and the vaseline smother. I kept him in a crate in our basement to dry up and so I can reapply the vaseline since that is what I read to do. He is not very friendly and a pain to catch. So, I am...
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    Scaly leg mites on feathery footed rooster

    I have a cochin rooster that has scaly leg mites under all those feathers. I did the warm soapy scrub and the vaseline smother. I kept him in a crate in our basement to dry up and so I can reapply the vaseline since that is what I read to do. He is not very friendly and a pain to catch. So, I am...
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    Surprise chicken! Have no clue the age or hardiness

    Hi- a long story short: I picked up this hen from someone who had her for a day... They couldn't have her/him.... What I need to know is: -How old is she or he? -What kind aof weather it can tolerate? - Is this full grown? I have golden comets and blue sapphires. It's cold here in WNC, but...
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    Buff Cochin Rooster seems small. . .

    I have a 5 month old cochin rooster who crows, mates, and does all the rooster biz. . . But he is smaller than my hens by a lot! He isnt Bantam small. . he is like half the size of my emerald sapphire hens. Is this his max size? I read cochins grow slower.
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    What killed my hen?

    I have been allowing my hens to roam free their whole life. They coup up at night, and I shut the door if its windy or too cold. I have had zero problems in my 3 years having chickens, until this morning. These pictures are a bit gruesome, but I would like to know from you more experienced...
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    Bare back-Hen Capes-Horny Rooster!

    My rooster has tore up the backs of my beautiful hens. I made an experimental hen cape for one and she LOVES it!! It's so cute, so the rest of them just got theirs on. . .in the wee hours of the night. I am wondering if anyone knows how long to keep these things on? Do they foster bugs...
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    Can I just let a hen hatch the eggs?

    Isnt it possible to let a hen hatch a few eggs this spring? What are the downsides? I have 4 hens and one rooster. I somehow got 5 eggs today. . and was thinking it would be fun to let a few hatch. I live alone and have been getting a ton of eggs. If I mark them, and just keep pulling the eggs...
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    BLOODY ROOSTER!

    Im pretty sure one of my hens took a bite out of his comb. It was bleeding everywhere. I put him in tub and by the time I came back with rags it looked like a butcher shop. My husband and I put liquid bandage on his comb to seal it up. Even though it was gushing so much it hardly worked at...
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    I think my girl has finally laid an egg!

    This morning I let my chickens out to run around before the rain came down and I noticed my barred rock sticking very close to coop and then even going in the upper part where nest boxes are. I got really excited!! I went out to make sure there was proper bedding in the nests and she was right...
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    Major Newbie Accomplishment!

    My rooster is the symbol for all my learning experiences. As for health and diseases-> Well, he went downhill fast! Im talking pale comb and face, dull feathers and hasnt crowed in months. It's not so much a complaint as it is a sign something isn't right. . . I read EVERYTHING on this forum...
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    FOUND LICE AND MITES ON ROOSTER!! How to clean coup??

    I found a few lice bugs on my rooster and from some internet reading he has mites. Apparently these feathers that I thought were spotted black are actually signs of mites. Anyway. . .I am going to dust him and the four hens with Sevin powder, but I want to make sure the coop is good to go as...
  17. LindsayRae

    Chickens barely drank their Wazine water!

    I marked the gallon waterer where it was exactly so I'd get a good idea on how much they drank in 24 hours. . . Well, our of five chickens they drank hardly anything. . . Im not sure if it's because I kept them cooped up or it's been extra dark any rainy. . . The question is-------> Can I...
  18. LindsayRae

    FAVUS, Dry Comb. . Or nothing at all!

    I was on a BackyardChicken hunt to find out what is going on with my rooster's comb. . . .It went from dry comb to all my chickens have FAVUS! So, I went out and did a chicken photo shoot for the experienced eyes out there!! The rooster's comb has been like this for a bit, but getting whiter...
  19. LindsayRae

    I did not know chickens loved to eat mice!

    Today I was digging up my garden while the chickens patiently hovered over every shovel scoop for bugs. One of those scoop was an entire nest of baby mice! Before I could even feel bad for what I did, those chickens gobbled them up! Then proceeded to pull the rest out of the dirt. I stood there...
  20. LindsayRae

    Everyone asks this question- WHEN WILL MY HENS START LAYIN!?

    But I want to quit obsessing if it isnt happening! I have 5-6 month old chickens. 2 easter eggers(or amerucanas?), 1 barred rock, and a cochin. They all are swirlin around my big buff orpington rooster. They have the best life. Entire access to my back yard, and now garden, plenty of...
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