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    Final diagnosis Merrick disease

    Initial post emanciated chicken not eating. Second post diagnosed cancer and doing autopsy. Finally result Merrick disease. Am being advised can support chicken health through vitamins and frequent Cleaning ( will lose some and some can survive.) We were doing deep litter method but advised of...
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    Cancer

    Hello this is in follow up to yesterday post regarding emaciated chicken not eating. Went to avain vet today. All test turned up fine. Suspected internal cancer that was not visbile via xray and put to rest as to not suffer. Vet will do the necropsy. My question is could there be environmental...
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    Emaciated chicken

    Hello I discovered one of my girls showing weakness and very emanciated when I picked her up. Usually she does not let me handle her and runs. Last night wasn't going in with the others. So picked her up, she did not fight me and felt no muscle just bones in her chest. Isn't eating, crop feels...
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    Egg question

    I have a easter egger who lays light green eggs typically with rough bump patches on the shell. Today as I am grabbing one a few weeks old has some black in the bump grooves and when I cracked the egg open appeared a residue of green powder on yolk....what would cause this? I wash and...
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    Enough space?

    Hello I have a friend moving and giving me her 10 chickens to add to my flock of 5. We are in process of completing a covered secured run that is 20x32 for outdoor yard. Current 5 are in a 10x10 barn stall and am planning to set the stall next to it as a coop extension for shared space. My...
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    How much Denagard?

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    Seeking advice for three issues

    Hello I have a small flock of 6. I raise for eggs and consider them pets. So with that in mind as pets I I want to do everything for quality of life and address health issues where I can. I am in middle of treating bumble foot, just had to start dewormer for round worm when I notice they are...
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    What is likely hood of cancer in my 5 year old chickens?

    I had 2 chickens from same breeder (barn yard mixes of alot chickens) that I had raised since teens. 5 years old now. I took one to avain vet three weeks ago and it was discovered had a mass inside her mouth and given anti inflammatory and anti biotic to treat. They were able to cut it out. She...
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    Suspected voles in chicken yard.

    I suspect I have vole borough in my chicken covered pin/ yard. Lots of 2 inch holes. And what was a previous ground hog borough we closed off. Any ways am wondering if anyone has tips how to get rid of them without using poison as my chickens use that yard for enclosed area to protect them from...
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    Coop safety from hawks.

    Hello hoping to get some tips for coop design. I am in process of expanding yard for my girls. They sleep in an enclosed horse stall at night in barn which is secured. I can't seem to upload a pic for what ever reason. The yard is covered by lean too with full metal roof and has fencing all...
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    Illness helpnto identify

    I have a 4 to 5 year old girl who is not her spunky self. She is very thin i cant stress enough how thin she is and low energy. I have been giving her nutrition drench last two days and notice she does eat meal worms and crickets when I give em. Haven't seen her drink water but assume she would...
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    Diagnosis please

    Have a almost 5 year old barnyard mix who feels thin, acting with less energy, I have separated to monitor poop, eating and drinking. Keeping her low and not as Fiesty as she once was. Pics to how she is keeping head low
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    Help me figure out what is wrong with my girl

    Hello I have had my girls since 2017. Laying has slowed down over the years which I figured. I have not gotten any eggs in about 6 weeks. Everyone has gone through winter molt. Feathers in tact, no bald spots indicative of lice or mites. Eating, drinking and doing chicken things. I had been...
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    🥰

    With all the events going on in the world thought I would spred some cheer. I have found this forum to be the best support, advice, and wisdom sharing being new to back yard flocks. I recommend all new flock owners to come here for the vast knowledge base. Thank you all for sharing your wisdom.
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    Pecking order or something else....

    This is Ebby. She is on the bottom of the pecking order. I have seen the other girls go for her head at times. I see missing feathers and some dry blood spots. She is acting normal otherwise...please advise...
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    Pecking order or something else....

    This is Ebby. She is on the bottom of the pecking order. I have seen the other girls go for her head at times. I see missing feathers and some dry blood spots. She is acting normal otherwise...please advise...
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    Meriks or vitamin b definceny

    Hello. I am one year into backyard chickens. I added 2 to my flock 2 months ago and integrated into my flock with not to much bullying or pecking order beyond the nirm. My smallest one 2 days ago was found in corner being best up by the two senior girls the other day by my spouse and initially...
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    Meriks or vitamin b definceny

    Hello. I am one year into backyard chickens. I added 2 to my flock 2 months ago and integrated into my flock with not to much bullying or pecking order beyond the norm. My smallest one 2 days ago was found in corner being beat up by the two senior girls the other day by my spouse and initially...
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    poop following sour crop. Is this normal

    Think sour crop is better. Have been on soft diet and regular massages. Think I feel things slowly breaking up. Belief it is a stiff vegetation. Girl is still eating, dirt bathing when out doors, drinking and now pooping again instead of just water. Has lost a lot of weight in the process before...
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    Sour crop suspected impacted crop

    Hello I have a 1 year mix chicken who has not laid in 2 weeks. Was puking up brown sludge. I took her to the Vet twice. Gave me nyamyc to sprinkle in her food. Have been feeding her twice a day small portions of layer crumble, probiotic natural yogart, and egg mixed with mashed shell and water...
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