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    Hen Cant Walk, Any Ideas on Injury?

    My hen was up on her roost this morning. I went out there not too long ago to discovery she cannot walk. I suspect she somehow injured herself coming off the roost. I cannot feel anything broken/out of place. Does anyone have a suggestion on what she may of injured? Can chickens have spinal...
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    Hen Laying Just Membranes.....Ongoing issue........

    My 1st batch of hens 2 years ago had alot of issues. 1 died of prolapse, another I suspected peritonitis or something else. I am not sure. Her adbomin was filled with watery liquid egg yolk coloring, and her internal organs were displaced up in her chest cavity. Anyhow I have this hen who...
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    Barred Rock 5 weeks - Gender?........

    The photos arent the best. I have 1 BR, making me say "hmmm". They are just about 5 weeks. Everything says hen but her comb has slightly changed color this week. I will try to get a clearer photo. Just looking for educated guesses: The middle BR in question:
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    Question About Nest Boxes "Outside" Coop Frame..........

    I use that term loosely. I had a question for you folks who have coops with external entry nest boxes (the ones you lift the lid to get eggs). http://amishcoops.com/4x6-chicken-coop/ My DH seems to think they are a "leak/draft/etc (weakness in structure) waiting to happen. I prefer them...
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    Black Australorp Question.........

    I should get a new photo for you guys before posting this. Hopefully I can get a good shot later and add it to this post if needed. I bought 3 australorp chicks (and barred) this spring. The left one just "looks" different than the other two and I wanted to know if this is typical for the...
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    Adding New Chicks With Week Old Chicks

    I am sure this is somewhere in the archives but I couldn't find it easily. Monday I picked up 6 chicks. For some reason I keep saying to myself I should of gotten a few more. Would it be safe to see if they still have any left from Mondays batch and put them in the brooder with this group of 6...
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    The New Chickie Crew.......I am excited!!

    Meet the new crew. This time I picked up 3 black australorps and 3 barred rocks. 2 years ago was my first time raising chickens. The batch I got 2 years ago didn't fair too well (down to 2 hens alot of laying issues) so I am hoping this year will be more successful.
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    I think I have a bird with egg peritonitis.......

    I have done some research, and pretty sure that is what my Annie has. Its been 4-5 days, and it seems its not getting better. I think its time to end her suffering. What is the most humane way? Her symptoms are: no appetite (though yesterday she was eating watermelon/drinking. bright green poo...
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    Can Anyone Help Me With A Lethargic Chicken???....

    She has been completely fine up until yesterday afternoon. She suddenly was acting "tired", fluffed and not too active. Anyhow, I picked her up to put her in the coop when suddenly she released membrane and egg out her vent (no shell). She did lay earlier that day. Anyhow this morning she seemed...
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    Chicken Coop / New Routine Question????.........

    If anyone who is more familiar with chickens than me I would appreciate your opinion on what my best option would be? Options are limited this year though....... 1st off, I have 4 production reds. They are free range during the day. The only time they are secured in their run/coop area is at...
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    1st Egg From Little Red!!!

    My one hen Red layed her 1st on Friday, which ended up to be a big nightmare and a prolapsed vent. Anyhow, since then she is doing great. This morning I went out after the storm to check on the girls and everyone seemed fine. A nice surprise was a beautiful egg in a nest box. I assumed Big Red...
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    Thank you everyone for the help yesterday........

    I posted about my Red girl who had a prolapsed vent. She seemed good once everything was put back in place. An hour ago I found her again in a nest box which concerned me after yesterday's ordeal. I am happy to report she layed the egg with no complications this time! Thanks for all the help!
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    Can someone help me quickly?

    I don't know what to do. My hen just layed an egg, came out of the coop and it walking squatting. I looked @ her vent and it appears there is an egg with membrane around it. Anyone know what to do? I dont want to cut the membrane. Am I supposed to push it all back in?
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    Hurricane Suggestions?

    I have a small run (4x12) and coop design (3.5x4) all with a "roof" so to speak. My coop is above the run. Normally my girls free range the yard during the day. Everything is secured to the ground, but I was thinking of at least putting plastic on the run area to alleviate some of the driving...
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    How do I get chicks into the coop routine?

    My girls are 6 weeks old and have been in the run/coop for just under 2 weeks now. At first I was leaving a light on in the coop and putting them in every night since they would cry once dusk arrived. After 4 nights they seemed to get the idea and went in on their own. 2 nights ago I left the...
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    Greetings From New Jersey......

    Good morning everyone. Just wanted to say hello and let you know I think this is a wonderful forum! I am quickly getting addicted. I am a 1st time chicken owner, so the whole experience is a new adventure for me. We purchased 6 RIR chicks from our local feed store. Sadly I had 2 die within the...
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