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Maybe it's too cold.

What is the age of the bird? Looks like a possible hiccup of a funky shaped membrane that didn't detach or form correctly and got calcium coated. The insides still have to tell their story before any conclusion can be considered. There's a cool video in the following link...

That only works when the hen is broody and already sleeping in the nesting box. Broody hens don't poop all night long. Non broody hens should not be sleeping in the nesting box and should be broke from that behavior. When there's no broody hen to make the introduction.. most of us use a "look...

Hi. :frow How long has your hen been broody for already and where are you getting the chicks from, or rather how old are they? I usually like to put chicks into a brooder and make sure they're eating and drinking and then tuck them under the hen shortly after dark so she can feel and hear...

Wow, you and your girls have been through it. I don't think your crazy.. I think it's awesome you have the resources to seek veterinary help! Many of us do not. Please note what you describe as a protein breakfast sounds delicious and encouraging for the appetite which may be important but may...

Taking birds back after they leave your property is against the rules for NPIP.. which states no birds may come from non NPIP sources.. this includes once they've left your property.. according to my understanding.. and if not then.. what good is the NPIP anyways??????? I highly recommend...

She could have a (minor) injury or separate bumble foot type issue.. for the limping to have been a recent occurrence.

Hi, hope you are enjoying BYC! :frow See calculators in following links.. https://www.turkey-color-calculator.com/ https://porters-turkey-color-calculator.com/ A selction of what some varieties look like.. https://porterturkeys.com/Varieties-c153176750 Happy gobbling adventures!

An egg is excellent and helps rule some stuff out! The crop condition still desperately needs to be addressed hopefully before she aspirates any fluid into her lungs.. it's a dangerous condition. Did you read that link? :fl

Sounds like a possible blocked or sour crop.. though the problem may be lower down.. see if this article helps at all.. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/how-to-treat-sour-crop-and-impacted-crop-and-how-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/ Is she pooping?

So sorry for your loss and experience. :( My guess would be a bad reaction to the antibiotics for him to go downhill SO fast.. But that's just a guess and the possibilities are endless. Thank you for taking him to the vet.. the $300 is worth knowing you did everything within your power to not...

Quality is subjective, regardless of source. Your girl is still lovely. :)

They're two separate colors.. but folks that don't know that may be running them together like I did in the past. :oops: Example with some of the available colors.. https://practicalselfreliance.com/marans-chicken-breed-guide/ Notice the following link lists "blue splash" as separate from...

They are an auto sexing breed.. meaning males and females can be told apart at hatch by feather color and it conitimues on through maturity.. as others have stated.. these are indeed lovely pullets! :celebrate Both genders are barred but boys are much lighter/whiter.

Yep, they need your help. :fl

You're correct, we cannot be sure. It doesn't show up in chicks and as noted/quoted by the other poster is stated in the link you posted. Cute babies! 🥰

It's hard to tell from that pic if your finger might be covering the vent closer to the tail and that is the naval.. (kinda what it looks like from that angle) There are some pics in the following link that might be helpful.. https://the-chicken-chick.com/tips-for-choosing-healthy-chicks/...

It can cause drowning at internal pip and also causes malpos.. by the air cell not developing large enough to inhibit chick growth and the chick cannot turn to get into position.. according to the information I've read.. as well as a hole host of other conditions. Cause of embryonic failure and...

Sounds correct, also I think it would be more obvious rather than less. Maybe it's just wiley juvenile plumage.. at a funky stage. :confused:

Sizzle means frizzle cross frizzle.. according to my current understanding.