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    Cold Temps bring frozen breath on chickens - opinion?

    Hello! It is getting into the negatives here in New York, last night we had our first -3. Coldest winter in NY in yeaarrrsss. This morning I went out to my flocks and my girls had frozen condensation upon them where they tuck in their heads at night. So I am assuming their breath is freezing...
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    Winter Molt?

    Hello! I have a 9 month old Easter Egger. She is my matriarch of our now only 2 chicken flock :( (for now!). I have noticed over the past few days feathers in the bottom of the coop, and today could see feathers just dropping off her as she went about her business. I suspect she is molting as I...
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    Broody had chicks, 0' degrees on the way

    Hello All! I have a broody hatching out some chicks (actually they are hatching right now and over the next few days), this week the temperatures are supposed to dip into the single digits and one night go to -1. Will they chicks be okay? I know mama can keep them warm, but what about when they...
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    Fellow Barn Owners

    Hello! We own a big old barn built in the 1860's. I am currently turning an old animal stall into the chicken's winter vacation home. Anyone have suggestions as to what put down on the floor? What's there now is dirt. The fine dusty stuff that kicks up really easy. I worry the chickens...
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    Lack of Appetite

    My girl Poppy who is 17 weeks old has slowly declined over the past few weeks. I had her evaluated by our vet and after feceal analysis appeared to have worms. They gave her fluids, and we dewormed her, also put her on antibiotic just in case something else was going on. Since then (It's been 2...
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    Sneezy McCluckinson

    Hi everyone! I have a sneezing chicken. Before you say respiratory illness hear me out. This chicken has NO other symptoms. NONE. She just sneezes! Every little bit AH-choo! No watery eyes - no runny nose - no discharge - no cough - no wheeze - nada/nope/uh uh. I did treat her a week ago...
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