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    Hens getting red swolen legs, hard to walk..

    Hi everyone, hope you are all safe and well. 6 months ago we got a parcel of land, mainly keep our chickens and ducks on. On the land are 2 large brick built buildings which we used a number of different cleaning agents ranging from Bleach to Verkon multiple times. 1 month after moving out...
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    Multiple hens breathing problem. Please help

    Hi, i have around 6 of my hens which have started to make a crackling sound when breathing. Non of the vets treat poultry and a friend has suggested diluting TCP in their water and it will 'fix'the problem. I am reluctant to do that as i think it may be bad for the hens? Has anyone got any info...
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    Hens with very pale combs. Not sure if something wrong

    Hi, i have just purchased some hens. I have noticed the combs are very pale compared to my other hens of the same breed which are bright red combs and wattles. Im not sure if there is a health problem or not. Any help is appreciated. I have attached photos. Please dont think im keeping them in a...
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    Wormer

    Hi sorry if i have posted this in The wrong place. I haven't wormed my chickens in over a year. Not sure what to use. Is Verm X pellets any good for worming the chickens? I have been told its no good on its own and to use 'real' medication? Can anyone advise me on this? Aswell as which is best...
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    Baby multi vitamins for new born chicks

    Hi, i have had 12 chicks hatch yesterday,no where i live has Egg Mash in stock for another week or so. My question is can i feed the newborn chicks on chick crumb until i can get hold of some mash or will the crumb be fine. I bought some chick crumb yesterday and a number of the chicks copied...
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    Bad Rat infestation

    Hi, I have/had a bad rat infestation and i am worried about my hens being infected with some sort of disease or bacteria which can pass onto me and my family. Are there any signs that Hens will show that they are sick at all from possibly eating Rat droppings or drinking water which has been...
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    Hen walking low acting different

    Hi, i have just noticed on my hens has started walking very low to the ground. She seems totally different compared to how she was yesterday, she seems lethargic, walking very low to the ground and seems to be hiding? She doesn't want to be picked up but yet she will only walk very slow away...
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    What breed are these?

    Hey, i hhav a few photos of my hens which i coild do with some help identifying the breed. The mother hens are called Daisy and Rose, i mated them with some banty cockerels. I was told Daisy and Rose are Belgian D'anvers? Just checking with you experts :). I currently only have one photo of...
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    Possible Salmonella?

    Hi, recently i have been in hospital for 2 months and had to hire help with my chickens. Upon returning home i found the hired help wasn't tending to my feathered friends very well! He hadnt been cleaning or locking the feed away! Which has attracted rats, not just one... I have 'dealt' with...
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    Hi i am new here, thanks for having me

    Hi everyone! My names Andy, i live in the UK. I own 6 very small hens and a few cockerels, i will post pictures very soon. I started with 2 hens, i was told they are Belgian D'anvers? Once i post pictures if anyone can confirm that for me i would greatly appreciate it!. I took in 4 small...
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