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    Just woke up to all 4 of my hens dead.

    All 4 of my chickens died last night. Their heads gone, and one nearly stripped to the bone. Feathers everywhere, 2 of the 4 bodies at the edge of the cage. How did this happen? I live in northern Florida. The enclosure was completely closed off. I feel terrible. This will probably be my last...
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    What is the egg withdrawal time from using permethrin on chickens for mites?

    I have mites and bought this to help with it. How long until it’s safe to eat the eggs again? I heard that permethrin is carcinogenic and can be in the eggs after use.
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    What are these?

    I have tried DE, homemade sprays, removal of bedding, digging out the coop floor, etc. The bugs prevailed. I’m looking to use something stronger to get rid of these buggers. The attached Photo is from the internet, it best describes what I see on my birds flight feathers. What do you all...
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    Mite treatment for chickens

    What is a good “mite spray” I could use to get rid of the mites in my chicken coop? My 2 chickens picked up some from a fair and now all 4 seem to have them. I have DE but it hasn’t worked- so I’m going to clean the coop again and pair it with a spray. The mites don’t seem to be bothering them...
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    When do these breeds start laying eggs?

    When do Easter eggers, Salmon faverolles, and Golden laced Wyandotte’s lay their first eggs?
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    Feeding 15week old chicks

    I may have made a little mistake…. My chicks are 15 weeks old and I began transitioning them to layer feed a couple weeks ago. I didn’t know the danger of excess calcium until reading some threads about it on here. Should I go back to chick feed for 3 more weeks? I don’t want damage to their...
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    How do I integrate my 3 (2 month old) chicks with my 1 grown chicken?

    I’m in a little predicament after one of my grown hens unexpectedly died. I’m now left with my one grown hen so she is all alone. I have 3 (2month old) chicks living in a different enclosure and am wondering how I can move them all into one enclosure. My worry is that my one adult hen will peck...
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    Chicken looks sad. What do you think it is?

    I noticed one of my hens looking off today. No idea if she has eaten or drank any water. What do you guys think is up based on the pictures? My other hen has been pecking her a lot. I think this one may be sick. How can I help her? Edit- I quarantined her from the other one I have. I’m 99% sure...
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    Month and a half old chicks. Can they be outside full time?

    Hello, I have 3 chicks. Each are one month and a half old chicks. They are living outside (northern Florida) during the day but I’m moving them inside a cage at night. My question is, can I keep them outside? They are near my older chickens when they are outside. I have seen a raccoon in the...
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    Easter egger? Or ameraucana?

    What do you think? Pics included
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    Make or female.

    I have an ameraucana (Image 2), golden laced Wyandotte (image 1), and salmon faverolle (image 3). Female or male? Asking because one is more aggressive, and friend questioned another one. Ameraucana and golden laced are 3-4 weeks. Salmon is 4-5 weeks old.
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    my 2 chickens aren't laying eggs

    They have full access to water and laying feed 24/7. They just aren't laying eggs. Cleaned the coop 2 days ago so they aren't hiding any. Not brooding. Not free range as of now, predator killed my other 3 earlier this year. Introducing new chicks in a month or two- so they will be more social/...
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    What color will this ameraucana be?

    This is a true ameraucana. Just curious as to what color it will end up being. Thanks!
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    Separation of bullied permanently blind hen

    I have a hen that is blind in one eye from getting pecked and infection. The eye is healed- but she still can’t see. She is getting bullied by my other hens. I would hate for her other eye to lose sight from being pecked. Would it be the best for me to separate her permanently from the flock? I...
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    Blind? Chicken

    I currently have 4 hens. All of which are around 2 years old. I lost hen #5 due to being egg bound. I mistook her spending time in the laying box as her brooding. Another hen that was actually brooding got sick or got pecked by the eggbound one. Either way, I have a hen that can’t see out of one...
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    My chicken is limping

    My chicken has been limping. She is eating, drinking, and sctratching the ground/foraging but continues to limp. Her foot looks fine (no bumble foot). I’m thinking it is a sprain. Any idea of what else it would be? If it’s a sprain how do I treat her? Sadly, going to the vet is not an option for...
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