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    Wyandotte’s! Both Roos?

    I think I know that dark one is a cockerel. Is the other one a boy too? 3mo old😔
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    No eggs the last 5-6 weeks!!

    All my chickens stopped laying at least 5 weeks ago. They usually free range but I’ve been holding them hostage to make sure they weren’t hiding eggs. The weather isn’t any hotter than it was the entire beginning of the summer when they were all laying really good. A few look like they’re...
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    Bubbles in eyes rattled breathing! Please help!

    My chicken has one very swollen eye and both are watery with bubbles. She’s making a rattling noise while breathing. She’s still eating and running around. I’ve separated her from the flock and gave vet RX. All we have here is a Tractor Supply so please tell me what else I can purchase from there.
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    Egg withdrawal for medicated feed?

    A few of my hens (not to be named) broke into the shed and ate a bunch or Purina brand medicated chick starter. Are their eggs safe for consumption?
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    Maybe graphic..

    what could have stuck its paws in this small space and grabbed this roo?? During daylight! There’s feathers dragged all the way into the woods. Just his head is missing. Just before dinner time! We’re in Southern Georgia if that helps.
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    Avian Flu. How common is it?

    So I just started reading about the avian flu last night and it’s stressed me out so much to the point that I’m thinking of selling my flock. They free range around our yard where my 3yr old plays and I’m so scared of the thought of this illness. I love my ladies so much but I can’t have this...
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    Sneezing and watery poop.

    My 6mo old Orpington has been sneezing for the last two days. Not constant but she’ll randomly make a high picked sneeze noise. Today I noticed a very watery poop outside. I put VetRx in their water but what do you think she’s got? Also, how else should I use the VetRx on her? I heard you can...
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    Hawk took two babies.

    I just had a hawk take two 1month olds that free range with their mom. I won’t be letting the babies out anymore (will probably just sell them since the hawk took the only two females from me). Is there a certain amount of time I should keep my grown hens inside before letting them out again? Is...
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    Mom starting to reject babies, help please!

    I hatched some chicks with a broody hen and she was the best mom until today. The chicks will be a month old on Monday and I noticed that she’s starting to get really annoyed with them. Whenever they get close to her she pecks them and they run off chirping. I took her out of the outdoor brooder...
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    Orpington chicks

    These cuties are 2.5 weeks old. One buff and three lavender. I was sure the buff (chick #2) was a girl because of early feather development (not sure if that’s even true) but with that comb development I’m gunna guess a roo. I know there’s no %100 at this age but what’s everyone’s thoughts?
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    Black Copper Maran same as Black Maran?

    our feed store is selling ‘Black Marans’ are those the same thing as Black Copper Marans?
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    Giving eggs to broody hen?

    Tomorrow I’m picking up some fertile eggs for my girl. She was broody last summer for about three weeks (laying on no eggs). She’s serious about wanting to be a momma! She’s in one of the nesting boxes that no other hens use. I have a small flock of 5 and no roosters. All my chickens are very...
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    No way is this a roo...

    I can’t believe it. Another BO roo? This happened last time and the lady let me swap him for a “pullet” today I noticed little spurs starting to poke out. But at 5 months I figured the comb would be much more developed.
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    Lavender Americauna

    When I went to pick “her” up from the farm she was standing next to her two brothers who’s combs were brighter and more developed so I felt confident it was a hen. Now that I’m home her tail feathers are looking a little more rooster-like to me or am I just paranoid? Lol.
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    South Georgia??

    Anyone in Southern Ga? Specifically Valdosta/Thomasville area? I’m wanting to know what sort of predators are ones to “proof” for. I know the basics like cats, dogs, snakes and hawks. Do we have weasels here? Will the copperheads really only eat the eggs and not my hens? We do have a raccoon...
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    Gaping Hens

    Hello! I’ve had my chickens for about 9months now. I noticed they do this odd thing where they open their mouths while stretching their necks and no sound comes out. This has been going on for about the last 6 months. Since I’m new to chickens I figured it was some strange thing they do. I got...
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    Best bedding for wet muddy run

    The floor of my run is currently dirt mixed with straw that the chickens are always kicking out of the coop. We live in a humid climate that gets lots of rain. A majority of the year it is wet/ muddy and mixed with the poop it’s just terrible. I rake everything out twice a week (as long as the...
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    Found worms! Freaking out!

    Alright, I’m pretty new to the chicken business, I think I got my first chickens about 6 months ago. I spend all of my days trying to make sure they’re happy, healthy, and safe (my husband thinks I belong in a looney bin). I just LOVE them! Yesterday morning when I went out to check on them I...
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    Pullet??

    This little BO is about seven weeks old. Hoping it’s a she! What do you think?
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    Legs turning a red color! Help please!

    The scales on my 4mo old buff Orpington are turning pink/red. I just noticed today. The other chicks don’t have this. What could it be?
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