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    Molting, behavioral, or medical? Loss of wing feathers.

    hi! I have 5 Rouen drakes that a local farmer didn’t want so I took them in. They get along in groups (one pair & one trio). Some of you are aware I’m having health issues with my hens, and I want to be sure the drakes are in the clear. They aren’t housed together but just a fence in between...
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    Liquid calcium for soft shells?

    Hi! I’m trying to confirm what kind of calcium/vit d3 supplement I should use. There’s not a lot on conclusive info that I could find. Liquid vs tablets vs powder? Human or animal product? Dosage of any or all? I don’t want to give too much or the wrong thing, but I’m anxious to get them started...
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    Vet is stumped! Why are my hens having so much trouble??

    Okay, this isn't going to be a short post bc I don't know what is & isn't important to share. I'll attach photos below. Have had some egg-laying issues for such a long time that I don't even remember when it started...end of 2017, early 2018 at least. My girls will be 2 years old in...
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    Molting question...

    Hello! I have an americauna & a barred rock hen. The barred rock has been losing/picking feathers on her crop & belly. And for months we have been having issues getting our eggs hard enough. Having to give her tums right now just to get eggs hard enough to not break in the nest box. The...
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    Drake on Drake aggression...?

    Hello all! I’ve been reading some forums on here, but I have a situation I could use specific advice about. I have 5 Rouen drakes that a local farmer was “going to get rid of one way or another”. And he knows I’m a softy. They were still very small when I got them & they were adorable & all got...
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    Ducks with leg problems!

    Okay, hang in there with me. I promise I'll get to the leg issues. Want to give a little background. I got these young drakes from a local farmer & friend who got a straight run & only wanted the females. He thought they would look good on our pond. ;) I didn't know what I was getting into. He...
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    Need advice! New to ducks!!

    Hello! I have recently been given 5 ducks & I know very little about caring for them. Being on this forum has helped tremendously with my chickens! I have had my chickens for almost a year (& I was kind of thrown into that situation, too, when I rescued one). I was recently offered 5 drakes...
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    Rooster is scratching my hens during breeding

    Okay I just found some decent scratches on one of my girls. A little in both, but one worries me. I had no idea this was happening. My rooster is very sweet, but I know I don't have enough hens for him & he is likely overbreeding them. I got 4 chicks last thanksgiving because one was getting...
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    Limping hen, but I can't see any cause. Need advice.

    Hello! I have a barred rock hen that's about 7 months old who has been limping the last couple of days. I took a quick look at both feet and legs (as well as she would let me without a second set of helping hands being home) & I don't see anything unusual, except for one little dark spot that...
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    Crazy dust bath question...

    Okay, I feel dumb asking this but I'm a paranoid animal mom & I can't help myself. We had a family get together last night which included a fire, specifically so I could make new wood ash for my 4 chickies! And before I knew it, my mother in law had thrown the end of her cigarette in the fire. I...
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    Gender opinions?!

    Hello again! I have four mixed breed chicks that are about 9 weeks old. I keep getting mixed opinions on what sex they are. Would love to have the forum weigh in now that I have better photos! :)
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    Chick Breed & Gender Thoughts!? Would love some ideas.

    I got these cuties from a local farmer, but I don't know what they are, breed or gender. Would love some help, especially about gender! They hatched about a week before thanksgiving. Thanks for the help!!!
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    Can anyone tell me what kind of chickens I have?

    I rescued the black one on thanksgiving bc he was getting hurt, & once he got better, the farmer offered me the other 3. And I have no idea what kind they are...but they sure are cute!! In some photos, I had just put dust on them to try and get them to bathe, they just don't have any interest in...
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    Chicks not dust bathing

    Okay, so my first little runt was injured when I rescued him & I didn't want any dirt on him. Once it was healed, I bought some chicken dust bath stuff online bc I wanted to be sure what I got was safe. But all he does is go in and eat it. Is this safe? Basically serves as grit or should I stop...
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    Am I giving enough Corid?

    I have 4 chicks that are about 4 weeks old. One I took home at 1 week old bc he was getting picked on. The others just came to me on the 9th (3 days ago)...up until then, they were outside with their mom. I thought I Might have noticed a sign of blood in the poop the first night, so I started...
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    Can I give yogurt during corid?

    I am treating for potential he a mild case of coccidiosis in 4 new checks that were raised outside for the first three weeks before they came to me a few days ago. They have been on corid for three days now, and one just the last day or so has been looking a little sleepy, and maybe eating a...
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    Can I stop corid early?

    Hello all. I'm new to byc and don't know how to link my intro thread explaining my situation with my new chicks. Basically, while watching someone's farm, I rescued an injured 1-2 week old that had been picked on and had a big wound. Kept it clean and kept chicky warm. They offered me the other...
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    New to BYC...

    Hello! I am new to this forum & super thankful it exists. I've taken care of all sorts of exotic animals, but I'm fairly inexperienced with chickens. At least my own chickens. ;) I was helping watch a friend's farm over the holiday & there were 4 baby chicks, but I noticed one getting picked on...
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