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    New to chickens ... any help with gender and breed

    How old is the chick and hawht breed? Your best bet is to look at the vent properly to sex
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    Large tear duct lining covering part of the eye

    Thank you! Very informative . I
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    Large tear duct lining covering part of the eye

    While chicken sitting for one of my customers, I have noticed one of her chicks has very large tear duct lining that slightly covers part of the iris on both sides. It appears to be prohibiting her vision slightly. She does not run around as much as the others. Has anyone encountered this...
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    post your chicken coop pictures here!

    Yes...there is a large door that opens to a small run and the automatic door is at the top of their ramp to get to the roost area. I do free range. The greatest benefit to having the auto door is knowing they are locked up if I'm not home or if I want to sleep past 5am., they can walk around the...
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    When can chicks go outside?

    Chicks should not go outside until at least 8 weeks of age! While weather is a factor, more important is the fact that they have not built up an immunity to resist coccidia and other parasite illnesses. Young birds are very vulnerable to predators, parasites, yellow jackets....keep them inside...
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    post your chicken coop pictures here!

    Automatic door is a lifesaver....literally! Love the "pullet shut" with photo cell sensor
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    Can a week old chick die from a bee sting?

    Well....I am a bit relieved to know it was not illness. There brooder is now covered with a fine mesh screen. Boy, I feel awful. Poor baby! Thank you for the response.
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    Can a week old chick die from a bee sting?

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    Can a week old chick die from a bee sting?

    So bewildered! Today I found one of my week old chicks lying on her back dead. When I picked her up, I noticed what appeared to be a bite mark from a bee or other flying insect. Does anybody know if a bee sting would kill a young chick?
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    Bantam chick having trouble drinking....or does not know how to drink?

    That is what I will do! I removed the egg from the Mama, as she pecked the other two that she was laying on and the babies were forming. I couldn't stand to see her break open the only remaining egg, so I put it in the incubator. I know, it was not the brightest idea. What do you think about...
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    Bantam chick having trouble drinking....or does not know how to drink?

    Sure hoping someone can help. I found a late hatch Bantam Serama in the incubator this morning. The chick was dry, so I am guessing it hatched several hours prior to my finding it. The chick seems very weak. I tried to offer it a little water and it appears to be choking. The other chicks...
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