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    Larger Hens Bullying Smaller Hen

    I'm not entirely sure, but I think I may have an idea of which one it is. Thank you for your help!
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    Larger Hens Bullying Smaller Hen

    I owned three chickens only a few months ago, but due to a raccoon incident, I lost two and was only left with one in my coop. Recently, I took on three more hens as a favor for a friend...I didn't really want to take them in, but he had not alternative. These three hens were considerably larger...
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    Sick Hen? White in Feathers?

    Lately I've noticed white in the feathers of my hen around her head. There's no white in the feathers on the rest of her body, just around her head and neck. She's been acting normal otherwise. Here's a picture; let me know if there's anything wrong with her please!
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    Two Chickens Killed By A Predator One Still Alive

    While I was away at school, I had a friend taking care of my hens for me. There were three hens total, and unfortunately my friend didn't notice a predator had began to work at the chicken wire, eventually ripping a hole big enough to enter the coop. Two of the hens were eaten by the predator...
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    Moving on from Marek's

    Guppy, My other three hens ended up perfectly healthy...I'm very lucky. I was pretty uneducated about Marek's, so after my first hen passed, the only precautions I took were cleaning out their coop and hoping for the best. Very sorry to hear she's sick. Best of luck and let me know if you...
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    Moving on from Marek's

    Well, it's been just over a week now and my other three hens still seem completely healthy. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed, but it looks promising that the other three will remain healthy. Thanks again for the help!
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    Moving on from Marek's

    Unfortunately, she passed shortly after this post. Luckily, my other three hens are running playfully in the yard as I type this. I've been watching them very carefully for the last few days, and none of them appear to be showing any signs of poor health. I know it may take a while for the...
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    Moving on from Marek's

    Guppy, The symptoms were undoubtedly that of Marek's...legs extended straight outward as if paralyzed, inability to walk, severe shaking, etc. I'm not entirely sure how my hen contracted the disease; she was perfectly healthy only two days ago, but I've heard it may be spread through dust and...
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    Moving on from Marek's

    One of my hens has contracted Marek's and is in such horrible condition I see no other solution other than to put her down. That being said, she lived with three other hens in a roomy, but still confined, coop. What are some precautions I should take to make sure my other hens do not go through...
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    VERY SICK CHICKEN Please Respond ASAP

    Unfortunately, I am almost positive it is Marek's. I have separated her, and I think it would be best if I just put her out of her suffering...seeing her shaking like this is heart breaking. I thank you very much for your quick and helpful responses. You were a great help.
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    VERY SICK CHICKEN Please Respond ASAP

    Here is a photo.
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    VERY SICK CHICKEN Please Respond ASAP

    In the meantime I just have a few quick questions...what do you think could have caused the disease? Should I separate her from the other hens immediately? Do you think the other hens have contracted the disease. I know that you're not positive this is the case, but to play it safe I want to...
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    VERY SICK CHICKEN Please Respond ASAP

    And she is about one year old. I am almost certain she has started laying, although I am not entirely sure. Although they have four separate nest boxes, they do not always lay in the same boxes. I have been collecting eggs from them for months now, so they are laying.
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    VERY SICK CHICKEN Please Respond ASAP

    Yes. Her legs are very stiff and stretched out as if she is paralyzed. I will post a picture as soon as possible. Do you have an idea of what could be wrong? It kills me to see her suffering like this.
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    VERY SICK CHICKEN Please Respond ASAP

    Hello, I have four pet hens, and Yesterday I realized the smallest of the four was very ill. She is just about one year old, and although she is the smallest of the four, she is the most energetic. Two days ago I did not notice anything abnormal about the hens as I let them roam in my yard...
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