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    Help with scalped chick

    I think we're in a good spot now, especially after reading through similar threads, but wanted some additional thoughts. Came home this afternoon to find one of our chicks, approx 8-9 weeks old, has a huge wound on the back of her head. Not sure how it happened, but we seperated her immediately...
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    Thunderstorm Behavior ⛈️

    I'm not sure this is even the right place for this question, but the behavior of my new chickens today has baffled me! We got our first Summer thunderstorm with flash floods today. When I went to close them in for the night, all of the new chickens, about 3 months old, were outside soaked to...
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    Hen not able to stand or walk. Help!

    Hello, I'm hoping to get some help for my 4 year old orpington hen. I'm going to just share as much as I can because I've read so many things and have no idea what could be wrong with her. Over the past few days, I've noticed her unable to support her weight to even stand. It started with...
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    Saddle Alternatives

    Hi! My roosters favorite hen is now a little bare on the back. I ordered some saddles for her, but they won't get here til Saturday. Is there anything I can put on her for now until they arrive to reduce anymore injury? Like an easy DIY. Or should I try to seperate them? Your recommendations...
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    Worms? I have so many questions...

    Hi all! Hoping someone can help me with all things worms. I was scooping poop on Sunday and noticed one that had thin, white looking strands that I can only assume are worms. After some research and looking at other posts with images, I believe they are roundworms, but maybe also cecal worms...
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    Is this a rooster?

    Hello! Was wondering if anyone could help tell me if my 11 week old australorp is a rooster. I attached some images, but they are a little blurry. Thank you! Robyn
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    Sick hen, please help!

    Hello, I went out this morning and noticed my one girl didn't want to come out, thought she was trying to lay since she was in the nesting box. She's acting very lethargic, won't eat or drink, and is all puffed up. I checked out her rear end, and no prolapse, but it's wet like maybe she was...
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    Lavender Orpington or Barred Rocks?

    Hi there! We have 4 Buff Orpington hens that are coming up one year old, and we are interested in adding to our flock. Our local feed store just released their chick schedule and they will be having Lavender Orpingtons and Barred Plymouth Rocks. I was planning on getting the BRs, but now I'm...
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    Dirt in Feathers

    Hello! I'm new to raising chickens, so this might be a silly question. I know they take dust baths, my girls do it all the time. But should the dirt be stuck in their feathers? It doesn't seem to be coming out when they shake. It's not mud, just dirt and some little bits of wood from their...
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    Hello there!

    Hi everyone! I'm new here and wanted to introduce myself 😊 I'm new to chickens as of March this year, and am loving it Currently, I have four beautiful buff Orpingtons One of my favorite things so far in this new hobby is just seeing them grow and change. I think it's absolutely amazing how...
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