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    Sick hen

    Hi I have one of eight hens that has become well disheveled looking For the last three days she hasn’t been able to get into the coop at night. The coop is about 3 ft above ground with a ramp. She is three years old, a little unsteady, has a pale comb,eats and drinks but under weight. Fed them...
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    Odd egg

    She has them often , it’s like extra calcium buildup.
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    Odd egg

    Second season
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    Odd egg

    Hi have a hen about 2 lays like this often. Any clues?
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    Thinning flock

    Hi haven’t posted in a while What do most do with spent hens? Thought about butchering but herd it can be a wast of time because of the age. Can’t keep them it would stop me from getting fresh hens. I live in town and can only keep 6.
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    Marigolds

    This summer I grew lots of marigolds. The chickens wouldn’t touch them. This fall I picked all the flowers to dry. Has anyone given these to there birds? do I feed just the flower petals, petals and seeds or not at all? Thanks
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    Odd behavior

    So I separated the two hens from the flock and start them on vitamins and electrolytes. The hen with neurological issues is no longer star gazing and is eating and drinking. I have also been giving her more veggies. I think she’s on the mend. Thanks for the help.
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    Odd behavior

    Never had Mareks and none of my flock have been vaccinated. She’s been setting for most of a week. I was trying to put them out to forage but they just went back. After your first post I gave two drops of E. Will give water and egg. I did give them all a little boiled chicken meat the other day...
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    Odd behavior

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    Odd behavior

    Two years old no eggs have a video but don’t know how to send
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    Odd behavior

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    Odd behavior

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    Odd behavior

    Hi I have a couple hens that are broody. Today went to look for eggs and one was swaying it’s head back and forth like it was crazy. Looked at its eyes, clear and normal any clues.
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    Broody fbcm

    Thanks. So I’m assuming she won’t just get over this.
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    Broody fbcm

    Hi one of my Fbcm has become very broody. I have no rooster. She won’t leave the box and has removed her breast feathers To line her nest. Will she eventually give up. I was removing her from the egg box but she just goes right back. I can’t block it off other hens use it. Thanks
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    FBCM egg production

    So my fbcm’s about two years old are poor egg layers. I have 4 of them they payed there first year stopped for winter have never picked up well since. Occasionally I’ll get an egg. My RIR are egg machines. Is this normal for morans?
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    Coccidiosis

    I’m more concerned the dog got it from the chickens
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    Coccidiosis

    I have 7 ,1 1/2-2 year old hens with no signs of illness. They free range frequently in my yard. My dog who also free ranges in the yard was diagnosed with Coccidiosis, possibly cleaning up after the birds. Should I treat the birds for this
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    Comment by 'cowboy bob' in article 'Coccidiosis & How To Treat It'

    Hi I have a question. I have 7 hens all seem healthy, just finishing a molt. No Ill signs. They are 1 1/2- 2 year olds. My dog just tested positive for Coccidiosis should I treat the birds?
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    Broody hen

    ok so I’ve looked at several posts, it seems the consensus is to cage my broody. She has been setting for three days. If I leave her will she actually stay long enough to starve? I have no roo so hatch isn’t possible. Some have said to cool her off like in a bath. Is that necessary? What did...
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