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    Flea dust? Mites? Lice?

    I have a 2.5yo RIR who seemed very lethargic today, after a closer look, she has what looks like flea dust around her tail feathers. I may have seen a tiny black dot moving but could have been a trick of the eye, not sure. What could it be and how do I get rid of it? Other hens seem happy and...
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    enlarged crop, clear vomit, lethargic

    Hi all, I have a RIR whos been dumpy/lethargic the past couple days. I chalked it up to heatstroke, and have been administering pedialyte orally and in the flock water. I picked her up and clear thick liquid came out of her mouth and her crop is enlarged, more so than this morning. She is...
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    Chickens allowed in Newburyport, MA?

    Hi all- I know its a stretch but does anyone here know what the laws are in Newburyport, MA? I am hearing different things and the ordinances online are very confusing. Or any tips on how to clarify regulations in our favor?? ;) Thanks!! Shannon
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    RIR attacked, deep cuts

    Hello, I was sure one of my hens was dead when I could not find her yesterday- feathers were everywhere. I found her hiding today with gashes on her back and in rough shape. She has about three cuts, one is especially deep and you can see flesh. None look infected and she seems otherwise in...
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    7 wo EE Diarrhea

    Hi all - Just purchased 2 7 week old EE pullets on Craigslist and have them quarantined from my flock. They seem like they are doing well, except that they both have loose poops- brownish, no blood. The woman I purchased them from seemed like she maintained her flock well. She was selling the...
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    two Americaunas died suddenly!

    Hi all- I am new to backyard chickens but have been raising them on a farm setting for years. Last night, two out of three of my Americaunas died in the middle of the night and one looks like she's about to. I have 3 healthy RIRs that look great. Any ideas what happened?? We have been going...
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    What brand of feed do you buy? Looking for local MA producer

    Hi all! I have 6 happy pullets that are itching to get into their new coop here in Eastern Massachusetts. I'm raising them organic/non-GMO and am looking for a local brand that makes chicken feed. I used to live in VT and would buy Green Mountain Feed. Does anyone know of any MA or New England...
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