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    New hens advice

    Hello. Recently my flock of 3 quickly became a flock of one so I have rescued another 3 ex-battery hens. I didn’t have an option of having a separate run so have had to put them in together (I did it at night so they all woke up together). I have a couple of questions that I’d really like...
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    Worming Advice

    Hello. I’m after a bit of advice on how and when to worm my ex-battery hens. I’ve got some flubenvet 1% powder and as I only have a couple of hens, I’ve been giving them 0.1g each in a syringe with some water over 7 days each to make sure they get it. The question is how often should I repeat...
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    Forever friends or enemies?

    Hello. my flock of three ex-battery hens recently dwindled down to one. The remaining hen appeared lonely (constantly looking for the other), so I managed to get hold of another ex-bat to join her. I thought being the two of them they would be bosom buddies, but they’ve fought and now won’t...
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    Hen or rooster?

    Hi Everyone. I’ve rescued what I think is a hen, but now she’s here I’m not so sure! I’ve got her separate from my two ex-batts, but she’s much larger and this may sound strange, but she’s got a really deep clucking noise. Any ideas whether he’s a he, or she’s a she? The person I rescued her...
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    Worming advice

    Hello. I’ve noticed one of my ex-batteryhens doing something strange with her beak. Having looked into it I think it looks like she may have gapeworm. I give the hens a flubendazole 8mg tablet every three months as a preventative measure,and did this in December. Would it be ok to give them...
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    Dark spots/lésions on comb

    Hi I’ve noticed some dark spots on my 3 year old Rhode Island Red ex-battery hen today. Does anyone know what these are? There’s just a couple and they’re like a dark brown-ish colour. Thank you!
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    Chicken Comb Advice

    Hi Everyone Looking for someone advice on my ex batt hen. I’ve had her for a year now and she’s been fine but I’ve noticed that her comb is looking a bit funny on the edges. I’ll upl oad a pic but does this look like anything to worry about. She’s eating drinking fine and scratching about in...
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    Battery Hens & Red Bottoms

    Hi Everyone I’ve recently rescued three battery hens and I’d like some advice on their skin. They’ve missing quite a few feathers being ex-bat and the skin around their bottoms is really red. I’ve treated them for red mite and worms and it doesn’t seem to be bothering them too much. Is this...
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    Floor covering for the run

    Hi, New owner of three ex battery hens and after some advice on floor covering. i have to keep the girls in an enclosed run during the day whilst Im at work. I'm trying to figure out what the best floor covering is (it's built over a concrete floor) that allows me to make sure all the poop is...
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