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    Hen started crowing

    We have a 5+ year old EE hen who is flock leader. She is amazing! Calm, not a bully at all, but somehow manages to keep the peace for our flock of 8. She has behaved like a rooster, calling the girls over for treats, eating last, following a moody hen around to stop any potential issues before...
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    *Updated w/videos. Shipping fever? MD already?

    Hello, I picked up some pullets Sunday afternoon. We had a 2.5 hrs drive home. 1- Hampshire 11 weeks old 1- EE 10 weeks old 1- Maran 6 weeks old 1- Amberlink 5 weeks old The place seemed clean and chicks active and healthy though I only saw from a distance to be safe with bio security (my...
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    Egg yolk peritonitis?

    Hello, I have a hen in for bumblefoot soaks and I notice she is not feeling well beyond her foot. She is eating but not enough. She looks depressed. Then she had this poop while soaking and it reminds me of egg yolk peritonitis. Her bumblefoot is not severe, no limping or swelling outside the...
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    Treatments while molting?

    I am fighting with bumblefoot and she starting molting. I thought she was in a good enough place to stop treatment because she was in pain when I held her (wrapped in a towel). Unfortunately, I made the wrong call and she needs more treatment but is still molting. Outside of a towel wrapped...
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    Bumblefoot, again

    Hello, I have a hen who had bumblefoot before. I decided to start a new thread for simplicity. We really struggled last time so I just called the vet right away to pick up the topical foot med he gave us last time. I am not able to see him in person as he is on vacation for a week. I am...
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    Lots of fluid build up

    Good morning, I have a 16 month old EE with a lot of fluid in her abdomin (?). She laid an egg Wednesday evening and had been eating well up until last night. I gave her a calcium tablet Wednesday evening. I started enroflaxin 10% Thursday morning to hopefully help if there is an...
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    Wry neck treatment not working

    Hello, I have an EE (4.25 yrs) who presented with wry neck symptoms Saturday evening. She laid an egg that morning and was out free ranging all afternoon/evening with the flock. Went out to tuck them in and she was on the poop board edge roosting and not on the roosts. I lifted her up and saw...
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    Hen limping

    Silkie limping for 2 days. Brought her in last night to wash and clean up for better examination. Right foot: This is the one that is sore. It might have a tiny faint black dot which could be suspicious. Early stage bumblefoot? I also noticed a loose feather near the underside. Does not appear...
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    Adjusting to the new setup

    Hello, I have reconfigured our set up to be more predator deterrent and provide a kid/family friendly yard for us to enjoy. Unfortunately, at the cost of the girls’ access to the entire yard. They have always had access to the whole yard. It’s been maybe 12ish weeks and I’ve lost one (I believe...
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    Sudden crouching stance and unsteady walking.

    Hello, 11 month old Easter Egger Good body weight Eating Drinking Full crop 3 good poops in 2hrs Red comb Laying well I’m not great at feeling abdomens but it’s full and squishy from behind legs legs to the vent. I am not comfortable performing an internal vent check. Flock has MG and Mareks...
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    Proper care for adopted pigeons?

    Hello! We have been considering pigeon adoption since last July. I have so many questions though. I’m hoping to list the major ones to see if our home and situation would be a good fit for pigeons or not. Here’s some important info on my flock and set up: My flock (10 full sized hens) has...
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    Enticing doves to nest in my yard

    Hello! My DS has decided he loves pigeons and doves!! We have to look for and feed them whenever we are near the city 💜 I’ve done some research on adoption, housing (inside vs outside and with or without chickens) and started on bird diseases. My flock has MG and MD. I am unclear if this is...
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    Smelly pullets?

    I have no idea where to post this. A search on here has not really given any clear answers. I bought 4 (3-4 week old) chicks in early June. Inside, during isolation. I noticed their poop smelled different than any of my other chickens but figured it would sort out. I treated them for...
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    Treat for roundworms?

    Hello, I have a broody we are trying like heck to break. It’s been going on for about 1 week. I had her inside all day yesterday and put her out shortly before roosting with upper coop closed up. Had to bring her back in today because she went straight to the nest at sun up. I just cleaned up a...
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    Best way to hold chickens

    I am not sure where to post this thread since it is not an emergency or if it’s been discussed on here before (I tried searching the site) but what are the best ways to handle a chicken for exams and treatments? I am treating my hen for bumble-foot again. During the last course of treatment I...
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    Weed killer sprayed! What now?

    I looked out my back window and saw someone spraying my lawn. I ran outside and yelled stop but he had already sprayed most of the fenced off area. He had the wrong house. Now that it’s already done I need to know the next steps. First, he game me the name: Merit Talstar. No fertilizer was...
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    Bumblefoot X2?

    Hello, I’ve been treating for bumblefoot 8 days now. The first 5 I was using Epsom salt soaks, Derma vet ointment, cover and wrap. The last 3 days I’ve been soaking in tricide-neo twice daily, 7 minutes each time, spray with vetericyn, put Derma vet, cover and wrap. She does not appear to be in...
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    Coccidossis?

    Is this coccidosis? I brought home 4 four week old chicks on Tuesday and started Corid Wednesday afternoon. One chick seems to not be improving as well as the others. I want to be sure I am dealing with coccidosis and not something else. Thanks!
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    Adding a gosling to chicks

    So I’ve not had geese, yet, so I’m hoping for some info before accepting one. I currently have a flock of 7 hens. MD and MG positive. I brought home 4 four week old vaccinated pullets yesterday. I was offered a 10 day old Embden (?) gosling that needs a home. Is this a good beginner’s...
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    WOW!

    This is in my area! https://www.wcia.com/news/the-search-for-the-emu-continues-in-urbana/
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