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    Sick Hen…Assistance/Advice Needed

    My Gerty is 2 1/2 ur old Buff Orpington. She has been a bit lethargic over the last few days. Follows the flock but lays down rather than peck. Her crop is nearly empty with each check and she eats very little. I am also having to administer water. She also is gasping and can’t seem to sleep due...
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    Broken Leg Chick

    I posted already about her foot. Now I’d like info on how long do you think she should be asleep and resting. Here’s the long story…Winni 6 days old Copper Maran Vet set her leg yesterday Meds - moloxicam and antibiotics Feeding: organic starter out in the floor near where she lays, 3 x a day-...
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    4 day old chicks foot needs help

    I have a little rescue Cooper Moran that seems to have a broken leg. Someone placed a stent on it. I’ll check it later. Currently, I’m concerned about her foot. There seems to be an odd patch and a bit of swelling. Does anyone know what this is? If so, recommend protocol of healing?
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    Hen - Limping and odd excrement

    My Henrietta has two different things presenting... First, 2 weeks ago I notice she seemed to be favoring a leg. Inspected it - no cut, no bruising, no malformation, no bumblefoot signs. Over the last week, she seemed to have healed up from whatever and WAS walking fine. Second, Wednesday we...
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    Learning The Hard Way

    When our girls were tiny babes, I did (what I thought was enough) research on coops, runs, sizes, space, etc. I purchased bantams and somehow believed I’d have “little” hens. ( utter and complete newbie here) Lol ...Wrong. These girls are some serious fluff butts and even though they free range...
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    Remember When

    We laugh continuously about how “chickens don’t love swings, don’t bother”, blah, blah, blah. 🤣🤣🤣 My girls love our swing and the hammocks! Anything moving, they’re on it. This includes the oscillating fan. Crazy ladies❤️
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    Show me all of your covered dust baths.

    I need a spark of inspiration; my bath keeps turning to mud. It raining every day!
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    Update: Henry or Henrietta

    Currently, Henrietta is 9 weeks. She was in a mix and so no sex provided. What’s your opinion? Also, the most cuddly sweet bird in our tiny flock. ❤️
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    Noisy Girls

    My girls have moved into their permanent outdoor coop. They go up into the coop and onto the roost on their own. They yell so much when they are in there. They settle down about 15 minutes later but is this normal or are they pissed?
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    Possible Roo?

    When we got our girls, 3 were from a pullet group and our SLW was from a run. We knew there would be the possibility she was a he. What do you think? To soon to tell? *
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    5 Week Glamour Shot Update

    So the girls have definitely grown and their personalities with them. (In order) Clotille June: Queen and overall snuggle butt Henrietta Jane: Runt and love bug Gerdy Anne aka Big Gerd: resident drama queen Penelope May: Supervisor and pig ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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    Chicken Swing

    I want to install a little chicken swing for my girls. What do you think is best as the base? Ability to grip or flat? Branch vs 2x4 (or similar)
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    New Girls🐥

    Say hello to Henrietta, Clotille, Gerdy, & Penelope. I’m afraid to admit how attached I’m becoming to these sweet souls. Yes, we had a backyard photo shoot. Lol
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    Eggciting New Adventure

    I’m so happy to be walking down this new path. We raised so many animals as a child including a yard full of chickens and ducks. After years of planning, I’ve finally went all the way! We have 4 girls - 2 Buff Orpingtons, 1 Barred Rock, & 1 Silver Sebright. Their coop was just completed and...
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