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    Diarrhoea

    Two of my chickens have had diarrhoea for months and I have literally no idea as to why. The sicker of the two had antibiotics from the vet which didn’t help she sadly she then got killed by a fox. The other chicken has a red comb is active and eating but is doing these spurts of that are almost...
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    Looking for advice on breeds.

    Last week two of my flock got killed in the middle of the day by I assume Mr Fox. We have since made a new door as that was the weak point. I know have 1 Silkie and a Amber star. I am looking to add two more hybrid hens but looking for calm friendly breeds. Thankfully the Silkie can hold her own...
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    Chicken grit

    I need to raise the calcium levels of my chickens (2 silkies and 2 hybrids) as two of them are laying eggs with soft shells. I already have insoluble grit. I am looking at oyster shells and am a bit confused. Should I mix the oyster shells with my other grit or should I give both separate. Also...
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    Feeding Beryl’s friendly Bacteria

    Has anyone managed to feed Beryl’s friendly Bacteria by putting it in food rather than syringing it? One of my chickens has just finished antibiotics so need to get some in her but if mixes with food works I would rather not stress her out by doing more syringing.
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    Giving a Baytril to my chicken

    My chicken has been prescribed Baytril by the vets who want us to give her 1ml of 2.5 strength mixed with 4ml of water. That’s so much liquid to squirt down her throat. We did the first dose this morning and it’s too distressing for her. Does anyone know if you can mix it with less water? Or has...
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