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    A Lonely Desperado!

    Hi- I am Marcy, Maddie's mother. She has loved chickens since she was a little tiny girl. Now at the age of fifteen she has raised many flocks (usually 50-60 free range hens at a time) and has always had healthy, happy chickens As Christians we have taught our children to be good stewards of...
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    A Lonely Desperado!

    I am going to save what I can, but I am going to buy more to replace what died. I don't want my chickens to die as much as you do. posted by Tamara119: Maddie, Your chicks that died were not disposable. Those little lives suffered and died from something preventable. Your decision to buy...
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    A Lonely Desperado!

    To all of you who responded, I am neither being abusive or neglectful. I am 15 years old, I am joint running a hobby farm of chickens and goats and this is the first time that I have lost so many all at once. Trust me, I was VERY stressed out! I will be honest in saying that I gave them...
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    A Lonely Desperado!

    Kathy- I am doing what I am able to do. I am sorry that I was unable to get your reccomended solution but I am starting over. I am getting some new chicks from Murray Mcmurray hatchery and I will notify you via thread if your assistance is required. :) Thank you! Maddie~
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    A Lonely Desperado!

    I would have gotten some of this Corid stuff, if I would not have had to drive so far. They were dying so fast that I did the best and fastest thing I could do. ;) Thanks, M~
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    A Lonely Desperado!

    I don't know exactly how many people did suggest it. Do you know? ;) The watermelon was fine. This is the first time in my 7 years of chicken farming that this has happened. I haven't changed a thing since I have started. Do you have any suggestions of what I might need to change? I have fed my...
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    A Lonely Desperado!

    I gave them some wormer and electrolytes for cows, horses, poultry, and dogs. Any other suggestions?
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    A Lonely Desperado!

    Quote: Are you sure that there wasn't a bacteria that came off the watermelon that caused it? We have been feeding excessive amounts to them EVERY day. They were not eating any grain, strictly produce. My Mom was concerned that it might be a little too coincidental to not be the watermelon...
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    A Lonely Desperado!

    Are you sure that there wasn't a bacteria that came off the watermelon that caused it? We have been feeding excessive amounts to them EVERY day. They were not eating any grain, strictly produce. My Mom was concerned that it might be a little too coincidental to not be the watermelon..... Thanks...
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    A Lonely Desperado!

    I am more than convinced that this is what they have. I only heard that yogurt and vinegar might help....I was just checking to make sure that was the case! I sure don't want to injure them further! Thanks for the reply!
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    A Lonely Desperado!

    The time span is ok to really sick in 2 days.
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    A Lonely Desperado!

    I live in Georgia, USA. Yup...we have a Tractor Supply 25 min. down the road. Thanks!
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    A Lonely Desperado!

    This is what it looks like. I know that this is soooo disgusting, but I thought being more specific might help you understand.
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    A Lonely Desperado!

    HELP! My 3 month old chickens are dying like flies! They have bloody, watery, diarrhea and are very lethargic and sit down all the time! We think it started with feeding them too much watermelon....can watermelon kill them in large amounts? Will plain yogurt or apple cider vinegar help? They...
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