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    Breeds surviving vs succumbing to Marek’s

    From those that have had Marek’s in the flock, it would be interesting to know how many chickens from each breed survived or didn’t - maybe that could give some idea of disease susceptibility. If you’re interested too, please share For us: Lost 1 BO (confirmed Marek’s) & 1 GLW (suspect...
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    Can chickens regain ability to walk?

    Our BO Nutmeg has been on a slow decline. Vet thinks possibly Mareks (yes she was vaccinated) but is surprised she has lasted this long. In January, she stopped being able to climb the ramp to roost so we put a box downstairs for her. In the last few weeks, she stopped walking at all. She still...
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    Best groundcover for small "lawn" with chickens

    Hi all - I was surprised not to find a thread when I searched for "groundcover"/ground cover. We have a small lawn area in a suburban back yard so between the chickens and some construction work, our lawn is definitely on its way out, and I'd love to do something to get it looking better before...
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    Age (& gender) guesses for this Ameraucana?

    We were told this chick was 4 weeks when we got it so would be 7 weeks now. It was sick in the interim (so maybe slow development?) but also wondering if it was actually <4 weeks on arrival. Any gender guesses always appreciated!
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    Coccidiosis - how to prevent moving thru flock

    Advice appreciated! We have a flock of 4 in outside run, age 6-10 weeks. 1. One chick (6 weeks) got sick (lethargic, fluffed). 2. We treated whole flock with 1.5 tsp in 1 gallon Corid fluid for 7 days. 3. Sick chick had not improved so after 5 days of Corid, we took her to vet, got confirmation...
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    6 week Amaraucana lethargic/runny poop - thoughts on treatment?

    Dear BYC community - We are new chicken owners - have read many books and posts but when confronted with a sick pullet, we don't have experience to guide us! We have 4 pullets, ages 6-9 weeks, and have had them for 10 days. They are in an enclosed coop (with enclosed run) outside, so with some...
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