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    Comment by 'DecafDebi' in article 'Composting With Chickens'

    I have had a compost pile for years, but I have back issues that make turning it next to impossible. I was so excited to see how my new flock of hens started doing the work for me this summer. I do have one question, though. I've always thrown coffee and tea grounds into my compost pile. Will...
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    Pullet can't stand up...not Marak's

    No, she's not a silkie. I just looked at a lot of breed photos and I'm guessing she's an Australorp. She could be a Minorca but she has greenish black feathers.
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    Pullet can't stand up...not Marak's

    Niki, she seems worse today. She can only lay on her left side and seems to be twisting her neck to the left now as well. Before it was just her legs kicking and falling over. I tried to put her on her right side to eat this morning to relieve the pressure on her outstretched wing and so she...
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    Pullet can't stand up...not Marak's

    Hi, Kikiriki. I didn't see a link in your reply. Are you talking about a spot here on BYC or is the link missing? Thank you. Debi
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    Pullet can't stand up...not Marak's

    I cleaned out the coop when I first noticed she was sick and have carefully watched the food to make sure it doesn't get wet, removing extra and tidying up daily. Are there any certain deficiencies to try to deal with? I read a few stories about protein, saw a mention of B-12, but don't know...
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    Pullet can't stand up...not Marak's

    I have a ten-week-old Pullet who cants stand up on her own. I don't know what breed she is, as the crate od chicks at Tractor Supply was simply labeled "misc pullets." She is black but that's all I can say for breed. She's part of a flock of 11, and the other 10 all look, act, and otherwise...
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