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I am about to deworm my adult girls for the first time after losing one to worms. I have Safeguard Equine paste. I just want to get some advice on the proper dose per pound. Would really hate to screw up...Thanks, Jane
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So I took the chick to the vet this morning. They did an xray and said that they couldn't say whether it was or wasn't the bedding but it didn't look like grass either. He examined her and commiserated with one of his partners. They concluded that it was probable that her crop just wasn't...
Hey, unfortunately about the same but she is still up and around and active. I am actually taking her to a vet tomorrow morning because I just don't think she's going to be able to handle it herself. The vet told me to segregate her with water and mash that is mostly liquified. I think it's...
Thank you so much for responding. I'm really worried about her--she is just standing still and making the movement like she is trying to clear it. She's not eating so I don't think that's an issue right now. It's amazing how attached you get after only three weeks...
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I have three 3 week old chicks that have been thriving. I read somewhere that you can put some small grasses in the brooder. I have been doing that and they love it. I didn't offer grit right away but they have had it for the last week. Earlier I noticed one was making some unusual...
I really appreciate the advice. I've had chickens for 5 years and they have always been so healthy. This really has me stumped but will give these things a try! Thanks again!
I have a white leghorn hen named Marilyn, 5 yrs old, with a very pasty rear end. I have soaked her in warm water and some Dawn a couple of times to remove the worst of it and trimmed the remaining "glued" together feathers and it improved temporarily. Now she is getting pasty again and just...
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Twice in the last few weeks, I have found a 4' long black snake in my coop, feasting on eggs. I've guided him out of the coop and back into the woods (when he's not full of eggs, he can fit though the chicken wire), but he obviously knows a good thing because I have found slither...
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I have two Blue Ameraucana hens. They are 2 1/2 years old, are beautiful and have wonderful personalities. The one drawback is that they are prone to broodiness. Sadie goes broody every other month and the older that she has gotten, the longer it takes to break her-normally 5 to 7...
Thank you all for the advice and support-it is truly appreciated! Last night, my husband and I made the decision to take Jack to a "rooster sanctuary" of sorts in our area. It is run by a wonderful lady who has a farm with chickens, goats, cats and dogs. She has opened her home to roosters who...
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It's pretty warm here in southeast Virginia-how is it where you are?
I am seeing some behavior in my girls that I have never seen before and frankly, I am concerned. I'll warn you...this is kind of a long one--
I have 6 hens, 14 mos old. Two BO's, two Easter Eggers and two...
Hello fellow Suffolkian! Just joined about 10 minutes ago. We have 6 girls, just over a year old and 3 chicks that are about 5 weeks. Sounds like you are enjoying your chicken adventure!
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I have been visiting the site for months and gleening all kinds of wonderful information. Thank you! I saw something in my coop today that was a little unsettling and prompted me to join. I have 6 girls, just turned a year old. I have two Buffs and have noticed that one has not layed...