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    Loss of feathers and down under apron -- what to do?

    I just noticed that under at least two of my hens' aprons, there is a loss of feathers and also in one case down under their aprons. Tried to find info on this with a forum search and can't seem to find this exact problem. This seems to defeat the purpose of the apron, if it is rubbing off the...
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    10-day-old Buff Orpington chick with injured right leg (see pix)

    (photos below -- skip ahead if this is too long!) I have a 10-day-old Buff Orpington chick with an injured right leg. Not sure of its weight, but it is definitely lighter than its 13 buddies hatched the same day. It's a runt and nickname is "Fourteen." BACKGROUND This chick required some...
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    Greetings from North Central Idaho

    I got my first chickens, eight 1-day-old Buff Orpingtons, just about a year ago on 5/24/2023 from our local farm store. Right now, I have the original eight and 12 of their offspring, born 4/30 and 5/12. I got Orpingtons after an acquaintance said they were the friendliest breed. (Also because...
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