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  1. The Homestead CEO

    It's been over a week since I removed the see thru fencing to merge my young pullets (now a little over 10 wks)...

    Good thread...I have to say the same thing for our flock(s)...I was expecting all sorts of madness integrating with some of the horror stories I've read. Saw the "see don't touch" method here and gave it a shot....Easy-peasy. We had a flock of new layers(7)...I ordered all hens from Mc Murrays...
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    chicken expelling liquid from beak

    Pro response request bump.... Rookie here, but just trying to help until the experts arrive...I have not had to deal with sour crop yet.....IF it's sour crop, home treatment resource here. https://oakabode.com/sour-crop-home-treatment-instructions/
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    Help, chickens have on them small bugs

    Obviously pest ID is important first before treatment, but... For the PSP if you try that route, Here's a pretty good video for application process... Keep us updated on what you do/ID.... ~H.CEO~
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    Help, chickens have on them small bugs

    Hi Kaarlo...Nice meeting you. :) Opinions will vary on DE and its applications...I've used it, but I also am very cautious with it. I think in your case the benefit might outweigh the repercussions if you don't find a natural way that's completely harmless to the flock...it might just be the...
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    'Morning all..New member intro here from Caldwell, ID.

    Thanks again Y'all for the warm welcome....Only been a week and 3 emergencies outa nowhere handled with the info here. Does the rule of 3's apply to flocks as well as celebrities?...Boy it sure seems so...lol. 5 months no issues...1 week and 3 separate issues...lol. Cheers. :thumbsup 🙏
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    Attack...bloody bird found and in shock suspected.

    Can do...THANK YOU! Common sense stuff but had no idea about the frozen peas!....Sometimes we just need to hear it for the "Duh" moment.(Or should I say "Getaclue" moment..lol.) again, thank you getaclue!:thumbsup
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    Attack...bloody bird found and in shock suspected.

    EXTREMELY hot right now....National weather service alert hot...expected 105 thru Aug 1st.....Remedy's suggested?...I cant get out of the house...no misters on-site.
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    Attack...bloody bird found and in shock suspected.

    here's link I found after research for 10 min on each item...lol. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004N7DQHA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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    Attack...bloody bird found and in shock suspected.

    so...new thing happening...and its 2 separate hens...general vague search results nothing....Answers/advice anyone? clear liquid vomit.....NOT impacted crop.(That I can tell after looking) research says chickens DO NOT vomit, that its impacted crop....chickens eating and drinking normal. the...
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    Attack...bloody bird found and in shock suspected.

    some of this can double for us on the homestead also ;) Vetrx X2 10 ml syringe(100pk) 18pk save-a-chick electrolytes Sterile non-adherent gauze-100pk vet wrap 4"X5yd 12 pk---can be cut in 2 to make 2"X5yd...Best price that way...bang for the $ orange backpack to hold all $6 Chlorhexidine Spray...
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    Attack...bloody bird found and in shock suspected.

    so update here...48 hours in. Doing ok but still weak and keeping in isolation. Bird is up and about, no longer wobbly but definitely slow to move. Eating and drinking. pellets dropped in water seems to be her thing.(Found accidentally)...That was ok with me for her just to eat but switched to...
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    Attack...bloody bird found and in shock suspected.

    Thank you!
  13. The Homestead CEO

    Attack...bloody bird found and in shock suspected.

    yas...Bad newb anatomy...earlobe.....Very good, thank you!!!
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    Attack...bloody bird found and in shock suspected.

    yes, did a visual at first inspection...correct, ear...My bad....Ear lobe left side.
  15. The Homestead CEO

    Attack...bloody bird found and in shock suspected.

    Really? no peroxide on open wounds? do it all the time to us humans and saw on that online, but you got it unless I hear otherwise... I have no iodine. Good news, yes I did isolate...In a 5X5 enclosure on garage floor with shavings spread. I put a sawhorse in there for a perch...Untouched last...
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    Attack...bloody bird found and in shock suspected.

    PERFECT!!! Thanks all...the bump and title change got the reply needed...Thanks you for letting me know this is indeed seen. :)
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    Attack...bloody bird found and in shock suspected.

    bump
  18. The Homestead CEO

    'Morning all..New member intro here from Caldwell, ID.

    haha...Here ya go PDX...Nice meeting you!.....LONG time Youtuber myself(Watcher). Know Justin well. Thank you though...I would also recommend a really nice family to follow. "Lumnah Acres"...Really enjoy them...Figuring it out just like us all as we go. ;) Like I stated I love learning. I don't...
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    Attack...bloody bird found and in shock suspected.

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    'Morning all..New member intro here from Caldwell, ID.

    Thanks again so much for the warm welcome all... The urgency of my joining was not put in the headline, but you can view it now if you choose to inside the emergency area. Chicken attack long story short. I'm sure we'll have a few of these over the next decade of ownership that's intended.
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