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    HELP! Sickly Rooster

    My 7 m/o silkie-cross is exhibiting signs of infection that's affecting his comb, eyes, and sinus. He's got milky discharge in both eyes, one of which is now closed and mushy looking, and he also has white-yellow patches along his comb that look like pockets of pus? He's also rattling a little...
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    Seeking Hens 5 months to a year old (Florida)

    Don't really mind the breeds too much. I live near Davie, Fl but can visit neighboring cities or counties. Willing to meet half-way if the distance isn't too terrible.
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    Buff Silkie (cross) Rooster needs rehoming in Florida!

    He'll be 7 months on March 15th! Born August 15th, 2017. He loves calling over his ladies for treats and refuses to take any for himself. Very alert and can be vocal at times, but not always. We don't have enough hens to make him content, so it's heavily suggested you have at least 8 or more...
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    Stopping Egg-eating

    My BO laid an egg today and when I went to go retrieve it after leaving it there for a bit, I found that it had been eaten and there were cracked eggshells in the nesting box. Now, my BO lays every single day and I've always let her egg sit in there to help my other hens know where to lay their...
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    Pullet making drawn-out noises

    My BO pullet will be turning 6 months on Feb 1st. No eggs yet, but she's been squatting perfectly (and a lot at that!) along with the other girls who haven't laid yet but have been squatting as well. Today's been exceptionally windy (I'm in Florida) and she's making drawn out noises, kinda...
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    Need bigger coop but no available space

    To put it short, my chickens are currently in a 48 inch long, 25 inch wide, 36 inch tall coop with no roost and a 8 foot long, 4 foot tall run. Due to lack of money, we haven't been able to upgrade. However, now that I can pitch in some of my own to help we're able to afford a much more...
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    Should I be happy or upset?

    Two girls I gave away to my mom's coworker started to lay! They're 5 months old (23 weeks) and their sister hasn't even started laying, nor have the others who grew up with them. I don't even know if I should be excited or upset! I gave away two girls who I loved dearly only to have them lay...
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    New girl not laying

    She laid an egg 2 days ago but she isn't laying anymore. I think I read somewhere that it happens when a hen is moved from one place to another? This was the egg she laid. It seemed like she was upset earlier, making drawn out noises while her rear end contracted but with no egg. I checked to...
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    When will my girls lay?

    They're all 5 months old. I have a RIR pullet (23 weeks old) a Buff Orpington (24 weeks old) and an Easter Egger (24 weeks old) When should I expect an egg? The Buff Orpington (out of all 3) seems the most developed and her combs and wattles are there. Turning red as the days go on, but I've...
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    When will my Buff Orpington Lay?

    So I know I shouldn't be so anxious about my pullets laying eggs, as it's literally a waiting game, but I can't help but be curious and in need of your opinions! This is Phoebe, she is currently 5 months old. I noticed her comb and wattles have grown considerably in about 3 weeks. This was...
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    Phoebe The Therapy Chicken

    When someone mentions their 'therapy animal,' you would at least picture a dog or perhaps a cat or even a parrot. Not many would associate a chicken as being their therapy animal. But the one thing they don't know is that the definition of a therapy animal is limitless. It has no boundaries as...
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    So this is a thing..

    Well, before joining this community, I had been reading other postings and lurking on the sidelines for quite a while. Months, actually. Due to my own issues, I was encouraged to create an account! (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I'm not necessarily 'new' to...
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    Respiratory illness in pullet?

    I have a Buff Orpington pullet, Phoebe, who is roughly 21 weeks old. She turns 5 months on Jan 1st and has been relatively healthy and active since she was a chick. She is vaccinated and has a healthy diet consisting of layer feed and greens with the occasional banana or strawberry, and I spoil...
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