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  1. Gwiwer

    Bantam leghorn not doing well .....

    Not Coccidiosis. She was almost her old self by Monday evening when we removed her from the pen and took her to her new home. I still have no real idea what caused her deterioration and how she came to recover without treatment. Some things it seems must remain a mystery, or perhaps "What...
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    Back feathers missing or changing

    Is she in moult normally as well or is this only the deliberate pulling of her own feathers? Some hens will pluck their own feathers as they seem to become irritated by them during moult. I guess they know which feathers are going anyway just like a child's loose tooth which is often teased...
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    Rooster died- what do I do with other chickens

    I've heard it said by several chicken people that Buff Orps and a few others such as Isa Browns will only socialise among themselves. That might be a reason your rooster was hen-pecked quite apart from the space issue. They girls will sort themselves out and usually live happily ever after...
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    rooster or hen???

    It can depend on the breed but at four weeks our Buffy Pekins were easily distinguished. By just two weeks the roosters had a marked red line of comb showing while the hens had none. As well the young boys were significantly bigger and more assertive even at that young age. Otherwise do you...
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    Bantam leghorn not doing well .....

    For the benefit of anyone following this topic our hen has recovered from the lethargy and squishy poop without further treatment. She is eating normally. She is still aggressive towards the rest of the flock, still crows at first light and is now engaging in crowing contests with our 9-week...
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    Bantam leghorn not doing well .....

    We have tried to re-integrate her sister, who was only moved out after her chicks were attacked by the poorly hen, with no success. They can sometimes agree to work different areas of the run but they haven't settled the sleeping arrangements. There is always "biffo at bedtime" which has...
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    Bantam leghorn not doing well .....

    Hi there. We're in Australia. The latest report is that the lady in question has perked up just a little after remembering to drink in warmer weather:th. They're not noted for brain-power, these chickens! However the underlying issues remain in that she crows at dawn just as loudly as a...
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    Bantam leghorn not doing well .....

    1) What type of bird , age and weight. Bantam leghorn, white, 2y 6m, 4lbs, has been a superb layer until recently. Has brooded once. 2) What is the behavior, exactly. Has become docile when normally flighty and quiet instead of vocal EXCEPT that she has started crowing in the early morning...
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