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    Dislocation vs fracture

    I have a hen who hurt her leg in a fall from top rung of the roost about 3 months ago. She never acted like it hurt her except when I tried stretching her leg out to feel for a fracture. Then she just draws it back with a strong determined pull against my tug. Attached a video the show how she...
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    Internal laying or lash eggs

    My Silver Laced Wyandotte began to fall over running for treats on a Sunday. No signs of problems before. She ate and drank with gusto. She roosted Sunday night with the rest of the flock. Monday morning I went out to clean the coop and feed and found her on her back beside the pop door. Picked...
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    Butt feathers missing

    I am not sure what it is. Any ideas? Treated for mites. Washed with Epsom salt and sprayed miconazole on their butts. Even gave a tablespoon of yogurt to each while soaking their tails. Funniest thing ever. Diet change recently made and they aren't eating well but free range a couple hours...
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    Not a fan of new food

    I have 21 hens and 2 roosters that are 8 months old. They have been good layers and healthy looking since birth. About 6 weeks ago I noticed a couple hens with feathers missing from their butts. I thought it was mites as there were black spots near skin around feathers. Treated with Elector...
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    Finally joined BYC! Virginia Chicken Mama

    I have 24 eight and a half week old chicks. I have been using BYC as a resource done they arrived April 10. Since I find myself wanting to compare my flock to others this is the best place I have found for information. Thanks for maintaining this site and allowing open participation. Love it...
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