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    Roosters Comb Black

    Saw this issue tonight with my rooster. Have seen minor black before from pecks but this seems extreme. Only rooster I have and only two hens. Temps a couple weeks ago in the high teens but chickens have an enclosed chicken tractor. Can't believe it's frost bite. Rooster is eating and hanging...
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    Chicken making weird sounds

    Laying hen making a weird sound. Have not heard it before today. Seems healthy and looks good though? Any ideas?
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    Is this saddle on right?

    I've never put one of these things on. Is this correct or should the top of it be closer to the base of her neck? The top is pretty well even with the top of her wings. She acts like she isn't comfortable with it. I've never used one I'm new at this
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    Is this molting or is my hen getting abused

    Hello I saw my hen has lost a lot of feathers and in a few places pen feathers are coming in but tonight I saw scabs or bloody looking places. She is in with 4 other hens and a rooster. Is this normal or is she being mistreated by the rooster or other hens?? Sorry for the poor pictures it was dark
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    What on earth is this??

    Okay friends. I've had chickens for about 4 years and I've seen eggs with no shells, thin shelled and oblong shaped eggs. BUT I just found this in the nest box. What on God's earth is that??
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    Weird laying issue

    Hello friends i have a 1-2 year old isa brown laying hen. Up until 2 days ago she has been the most active and healthy hen in the flock. She acted good all day that day and had laid that morning. Around 3 pm I noticed she wasn't with the other hens. I searched for her and found her in the coop...
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    Frost Bite on tips of comb

    Okay we have had multiple days were temps have ran around 0 degrees. I have put vasoline on my hens combs but I have one who has some tips on her comb black and swollen. I continue to put vasoline on it. I clean their coop daily and remove manure. It is well ventilated at the top on the front...
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    Caught chicken eating her egg

    Saw my one of my ISA Brown hens pecking in the nest box. I investigated and found a couple tiny pieces of an egg shell left and everything else gone. Is it probable it broke when she laid it and she ate it or do you think she may have purposely broke it? I have never saw any evidence of this...
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    Chickens Comb

    I just noticed sara's comb is a little blue on the tips. She seems fine and normal. It may have been that way for awhile and I never paid attention. What do you all think? No runny nose, airway looks clear. She acts normal as can be Just curious, thanks for the replies in advance
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    Need some encouragement please

    Well about 7 months or so ago we had a hen that had trouble laying. She eventually laid but a couple days later though she started getting weak and limping. Long story short she became very weak and I had to put her down. She was sick for 2-3 weeks. Fast forward to today. I have another hen that...
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    Children Size Rubber Boots

    Hey friends anyone know a place you can get child size rubber boots with the chicken design on them? Saw some stuff at tractor supply but they only have adult sizes. Appreciate any help you can give Thanks
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    How Long With This Arguing Last

    Help, I have introduced two new chickens to my flock and it has been a nightmare. Fighting now for two weeks. They fight and run them out of the coop every night and I have to go put them in myself. How long will this last. I cant build a separate coop for two chickens. This has to stop!!
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    Three of My Pretty Girls

    Hello world!! Hope everyone enjoys this picture of my three ISA Browns. They are just over 1 year old. Noticing their comb and wattle are not as bright red as they used to be. Is this normal
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    can chickens sleep standing up

    Well if you all have seen any of my recent posts you know I introduced two new chickens to my flock. it's been a challenge. No SERIOUS fights but constant chasing, pecking, etc. anyway last night and tonight the older chickens allowed the new ones into the co-op to sleep without instantly...
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    1 Year Old Hen Egg Laying Issues

    Hello, I'm a new member to the forums. I have a question. I will try and explain in as much detail as possible. I have 5 hens in my flock. 3 ( 1year old ) ISA Browns ( LAYING ) and 2 Barr Rock Pullets just introduced ( approximately 5 months old ) Had been in isolation for 2 months with no sign...
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