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  1. FloridaFlock

    Crescent shaped egg…help!

    I went to gather eggs today and noticed the strangest and gross looking egg. Pics below. I haven’t noticed any sick birds. They’ve been laying a little more since the days are getting longer but they’re coming up on 3 so it’s expected they’re slowing down. They’re more pet chickens than egg...
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    Can I deworm again

    When it rains, it pours! It's been 3 days past my initial deworming (did a 5 day course of 1ml of fenbendazole on approx. 5 lb girls) and I'm also three days into a 7 day course of coccidiosis treatment. Initially, I dewormed b/c one girl wasn't doing awesome (probable sour crop but vet...
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    Can older girls get coccidiosis?

    I have a small flock...6 chickens. Of late we've been having some issues. My Buff Orpington had what I assume was a sour crop that I didn't identify in time. She's still alive and roaming but she has lost a tremendous amount of weight and I honestly don't think she'll pull through. I took her...
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    Drooping comb, ting of purple at top

    I have a two year old Buff Orpington. She's been acting a little strange for a while. I thought maybe she was getting bullied. She hasn't seemed interested in eating mealworm or scratch when I feed our small 6 bird flock. Today she came out with the others and took a social dirt bath. When...
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    Yellow spot on comb

    Does anyone know what this yellow spot is on my Buff Orpington’s comb. Not sure if it was a peck and just serosanguineous fluid or an actual disease such as fowl pox. None of my other girls are showing signs. I have noticed more mosquitos in and around their coop so headed to get something to...
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    Where can I get doxy?

    Anyone know where I can get doxycycline for chickens? I took one girl to the vet for panting and while she is being treated I do have others who have similar symptoms so I also wanted to treat them but I’m unable to get a script for them without bringing them in. Thank you in advance! Other...
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    Gape worm or just heat?

    We live in Florida so it’s hot and humid. I put water in 4 places for them and they have what I think is a well ventilated coop. Unfortunately I lost a dear hen Saturday. She was found in the coop in the morning. No signs of trauma and no previous issues aside from panting. This EE in particular...
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    Sudden death of 9 month of hen

    Much to my own heartache I had a hen pass away this afternoon unexpectedly. No illnesses, no issues within the flock, nothing to suggest anything. She was found near our house and had apparently been digging but that’s nothing unusual. She loved a good dust bath. I checked her mouth post-mortem...
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    Vet recommended

    Hi! I live in Brevard County in Florida and was wondering if anyone had a vet recommendation that will see/treat chickens? I don’t know of anyone in the area but I’m fairly new. We have a mild case of bumblefoot that I’m treating with epsom salt soaks and bandages but would like to have someone...
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    Is she sick? 🤒

    I have a 19 wk old, 3.125 lb, unvaccinated Easter Egger who has had a limp for a week. I’ve inspected the feet, leg, body and found no wound/abscess. When I lightly press on the hip joint she produces a small cluck, I take this to mean this is the sensitive area. I assumed one of my boys was...
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    Wrapped roost bars

    Has anyone ever wrapped their roost bars with Manila rope or rope in general? I’m curious if this is really a thing within the chicken world. It makes sense that the rope would allow more air flow around the chicken’s feet to prevent or lessen bumblefoot but aside from one online retailer, I’ve...
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    Loosing feathers.

    I noticed one of my Eggers is loosing head feathers around her eyes. There doesn’t seem to be damage to the skin, lice or any other visible infestation. Can anyone help me identify the issue. TIA!
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    Unvaxed chicks

    I purchased with a group of friends and was not the one to order. They knew little about vaxing and even though I asked they didn’t vax the group. I have been using medicated feed but curious up to what age it’s appropriate to vax for Marek Disease. I feel like my window has closed. Any...
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    pullet vs cockerel

    New bird mama here! Please give me your thoughts on our favorite little EE, Raptor. Suppose to be a pullet but looks so different than our other Eggers. Almost 10 weeks old. TIA!
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