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    Predator defecated in the coop?

    Our 2nd hen was killed (same as the first), not eaten, not taken away, left in same position. Back end has bite marks, feathers all over but this time predator left his markings in the coop (about the size poop of a 20 pound dog). We are all fenced but we forgot to close the hatch to the run...
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    Fox attack need advice please

    A fox attacked my hens. We foiled the attempt. 2 lost some feathers but 1 has an eye problem. She is now separating herself. Not sure what other injuries she may have. OK, so here is my question. How do I know they are not going to get rabies? The fox was very healthy looking. Not sure what to...
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    Lethargic 4 year old Roadie with tail down! Advice Please!!!

    Our RIR has been lethargic for 2 days. At first I thought she was broody however, today she won't move from her spot in the run and won't eat or drink even when we try to hand feed her. Her tail is facing downward and I am wondering if she could be egg bound? Not sure what to do or how to help...
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    Funny kitten noises! Please advice needed!!!!

    My hen is 1 years old and is making funny noises almost like a kitten (constant noise) with a funny high pitched noise every once in a while. The other hens began to attack her which drew my attention to the unrest. I then noticed her making this consistent funny sound. We separated her from the...
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    Hen eating feathers?

    What in the world does that mean? My husband witnessed two hens scoff down a feather. Does this mean they are lacking in a specific nutrient? We have had a lot of snow but I have been giving them veges, crumbles, oatmeal and their regular mash. They always have water and food available. Is this...
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    worming schedule?

    We have 14 chicks purchased at 3 days old from McMurray hatchery. We had them vaccinated. They are beautiful and healthy and want to keep them that way. Is there a schedule for worming (like dogs). The more I read the more neurotic I am becoming about worms and diseases. We have never raised...
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    Pecking question

    We have 14 mixed chicks 5wks old. They are in the coop and are enjoying their run. All was great except one of the Ameraucanas seems to be the queen and pecks anyone in her way. We have noticed today a few of them had blood by their tail feathers and saw her peck one in the same spot. What's the...
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    Feathering

    I am so new at this! Our chicks are 3 wks old and doing well. My question is what are they supposed to look like? They are feathering out nicely but some are very bare on their backs (blk rocks) . I am thinking this is normal so the new feathers can come in. They are very awkward looking...
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    What size brooder?

    We have 14 2 wk old chicks. They are sooo big already! Flying around a 3x3 cage. We put 2 roosts in and they already are using it. They are very frisky during the day. Do they need more space until they go out to the coop? Are they too confined? Help?
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    New Member!

    Hello Everyone! I am absolutely so, so new to raising chickens!! Found this great forum the other night while searching info on caring for my baby girls. I have 14 asst. RIR, BLK Star, White Rock and Americauna. Two of them (I found out) had pasty butt. Wasn't sure what to do or if it was...
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