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    Bloody Vent - Prolapse?

    I came home this evening to a bloody egg and found a hen with a very bloody vent. She is about 7 months old and has been laying an egg per day since May/June. I soaked her in warm water and cleaned her up. I have moved her into our basement, which stays pretty dark. Is there anything else I can do?
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    Oddly Shaped Egg - Should I Be Concerned?

    I am currently away on vacation and the boy that is taking care of my girls sent me the attached photo of the eggs he collected today. One of my EEs apparently laid this large, long egg today. She's young, about 6 months old. She's never laid an egg like this before. Should I be concerned? Is...
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    Free Silkie Roosters (Southern Indiana)

    I have 2 white and possibly 1 black silkie roosters that are about 4 months old. All very docile and used to being handled. Free to good home.
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    Neighbor Complaining/Threatening Ordinance

    Hi all, We were out in the yard with our 3yr old and chickens tonight. We live in town. Our back yard is completely enclosed with an 8ft privacy fence. Our 70ish yr old neighbor came out and "voiced an opinion" about several things. Her back door overlooks our backyard. Her first complaint...
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    Hen with Curled Feet

    Hi all, I have a 3 month old bantam hen that we noticed today walking with her feet curled under. One side is worse than the other, but she is basically walking (stumbling) around with her toes curled completely under her feet. None of the others are doing this. She's active and eating well. I...
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    Pullet or Cockerel? Black Sex Link?

    I picked this little one up from the mystery bin at RK about 2 months ago. I think it's a black sex link, but not sure. I've only had Silkies, so this is new for me. My husband swears it's a cockerel. Feathers have an iridescent green sheen. There is a very small bump on the legs that he thinks...
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    Metal vs Wood Coop

    My husband and I are going to be building a coop for our flock very soon. We will have 7 Silkies (1 is a roo), 5 Easter Eggers, and 1 Australorp. We are trying to decide what materials would be best to build our coop. We are in southern Indiana and our winters can get into negative temperatures...
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    Breed and Sex of Chicks?

    I got these chicks from the "Miscellaneous Pullet" tank at Rural King. I was told they are Araucana, but I have my doubts. I know the little black one is an Australorp. I am thinking maybe Welsummers and maybe Easter Eggers? One has a much darker, chocolate colored head than any of the others. I...
  9. HoosierSilkie

    Hello, Everyone!

    Hi all! I'm Jessica. I live in Southern Indiana with my husband and daughter. I work in administration at our local hospital. We live in town, but I grew up on a small farm and have always had chickens. Last year, I got my own chickens for the first time. We chose Silkies for their small size...
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