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    One chicken being bullied and she wont move!

    Hi all. So I have 6 backyard chickens, that's the whole flock. I have one Buff Orpington (Buffy) who used to be near the top of the pecking order and now she is being mercilessly bullied by the other 5. We noticed a change in her behavior two weeks ago and then saw her being pecked in the...
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    HELP! Chicken making weird noise and stretching neck out!

    Hello all. One of my 6 chickens (small flock) is making a very strange noise and stretching her neck out. (VIDEO ATTACHED: ) She was absolutely fine first thing in the morning and now she keeps making this sort of howling noise. Her mouth is gaping open and she is distressed. I have...
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    Murray McMurray Hatchery? Anyone have experience buying chicks?

    Hi all! I am considering buying some 4 week old juvenile chicks from Murray McMurray Hatchery and wondered if anyone had experience with them? If so, what was your experience? Was the shipping good? Did you lose any chicks in transit? Are they chicks of good vigor? I would really...
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    RIR comb growing fast! Roo?

    Hello all! So one of my babies, my RIR "Cherry", seems to have a faster growing comb. Its not red but its more pronounced than my other 5 chicks. Is this a sure sign of a Roo? This is my daughters favorite chick so I am REALLY hoping its a hen! Is there any way to sex at around 3 weeks old...
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    16 Days Old and Impacted Crop!?

    Hello all! I am looking for some help with one of my chicks. She has what looks like an impacted crop tonight. It was swollen and not clear but yellowish and firmer than it was last night. It looks like its the food in there and I am hoping it just needs to be digested overnight? I took out...
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    HELP! 3 Chicks Have Weird Bubble On Neck!

    Hello all! I am desperate for help tonight! I was just holding my chicks (all are 2 weeks old) and I noticed that 3 of 6 have a fluid or air bubble on their necks, right side near top of their wing. I rubbed it and it did not seem to hurt them. Does anyone know what this is?? They are all...
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    Weird bare spot on my chicks back!!! HELP!!!!!!!

    So I just noticed a weird bald spot on my little Barred Rock "Pepper". Here are some photos. I am thinking that she was standing under the nipple feeder so they are just wet? Can you take a look at the photos and give me advice? THANK YOU!
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    How long is pasting up a worry?

    Hi all! So since losing one of my beloved chicks to pasting up I am wondering how long the others are at risk? This morning my RIR was pasted up but it wasn't blocking her vent...it was below the vent. So I softened it up and plucked it off and she seems fine. But since I lost a baby last...
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    One chick Pasting Up every morning! Super worried!

    Hi all! So I have one chick (out of 6 now - I got a Golden Sex-link today at the feed store) who is pasting up every morning and seems more lethargic than the others. She is my Blue Laced Wyandotte and seems so sweet but she is not as active plus has the pasty butt. The feed store sold me...
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    Hello from a Brand New Mom!

    Hello everyone! I am Erica and I am a brand new chick mom! I am so excited to have these chicks, its been a lifelong dream. We are building a coop right now and redoing a part of our backyard just for the chickens. Here are the facts about me: (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you...
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    Have 5 chicks...do I need one more for pairing?

    Hello everyone! I am brand new to this site and a brand new chick mother! I currently have 5 baby chicks all about 2.5 days old. My friend who is more experienced with chickens said I should have 6 because chickens pair up. Is this what you all would suggest? I can go to our local feed...
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