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  1. Jesse Lee Turner

    Hen w/ Decreased Appetite, Small Less-Frequent Stools w/ Lots of Yellowish Urates, Gas Bloating in Abdomen

    Protein too high, causes calcium to be made less, leads to stasis, so bile comes through unaffected by usual gizzard action. Needing to go potty but just squatting, same thing. Also if the cat food was too high in something antagionizeing calcium, same effect. Seeing this is a little older now I...
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    Lost my girl today

    Jeff69, I am so sorry. That just guts me to read. Two and a half years raising her right, keeping her healthy, knowing your birds inside and out, and all it takes is someone who didn't even ask to feed her grapes who didn’t even stop to think. People see a chicken and assume it’s a backyard...
  3. Jesse Lee Turner

    What's for lunch?

    It aint got a name. And when you taste it, you'll agree: it's probably for the best.
  4. Jesse Lee Turner

    strawberry jam

    @Joyce_Turner
  5. Jesse Lee Turner

    ABC EMOJI Hatch Along - Set 5/29

    Sounds good so far! Day 3 is still early, ofc, but always nice to know folks are keeping records and watching close. (Though I’ll admit, I always kinda flinch at the word culling that early, some of us grew up where that meant something a little more final 😅) But yep, pulling clears is smart...
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    Getting worried. Need advice

    Hey there, thanks for reaching out, and good on you for keeping close watch. At 35 hours post external pip, you’re right to be paying attention, especially if there hasn’t been much progress and the membrane still wasn’t breached. The darkening around the pip hole can sometimes be a sign of...
  7. Jesse Lee Turner

    Hi, it’s me.

    Well howdy Kris and welcome to the roost! Sounds like you’ve got yourself a fine little homestead going on, chickens, quail, porch cats, a sweet Rottie, and five good kids to keep it lively. That’s a full heart and a full coop. I love how you called your hens “miniature raptors” haha ain’t that...
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    Longtime Lurker, New Member

    Well hey there and welcome from one bird-lover to another! Sounds like you’ve got a whole feathered ecosystem going on up there - quail, geese, pigeons, rabbits, even a red-tail on the way? That’s the good kind of busy. Chicken math sure sneaks up on a person, doesn’t it? One minute it’s four...
  9. Jesse Lee Turner

    All about mallards

    Howdy and welcome on in! Sounds like you’ve got some real hands-on experience, which is always worth sharing. As for the mallard youngsters - romaine and grain is a good start, but you’re right to look for more. A good cost-effective boost would be some high-protein waterfowl starter or...
  10. Jesse Lee Turner

    New in Cola SC

    They all look great! Sounds like you and your wife are parents to nine little ones just over eight weeks old. That makes a busy, fun flock! Naming them is always the best part. Welcome!
  11. Jesse Lee Turner

    Hi

    Welcome aboard! Hope you enjoy your chicken journey as much as I am - it’s a wild, rewarding ride. Don’t hesitate to holler if you have questions!
  12. Jesse Lee Turner

    New Chicks AZ

    Welcome back to the flock life! Sounds like you’re building a nice crew with a good mix of breeds. Love the idea of a huddle box - a little safe zone for the chicks is pure genius. Glad to hear everyone’s settling in well. Keep us posted on your fresh egg adventure! (And ten years old is a good...
  13. Jesse Lee Turner

    Hola

    Well hello there, (hola y bienvenido), and welcome! I'm new myself so we way pass in the corridors until we find where we're going! :) But welcome to the wild and wonderful world of chicken raising! It’s a journey full of surprises, laughs, and plenty of learning. Feel free to shout out if you...
  14. Jesse Lee Turner

    Where do you guys keep your supplies?

    I have an unused stable that I keep bulky things in. But when it comes to things I may need in a hurry, I have stack of larger size waterproof lock boxes. Does the job just fine and also portable!
  15. Jesse Lee Turner

    Appetite stimulants for old injured hen?

    First thing I think is, still not eating, maybe pain still too much. Wondering what is her dose of Meloxicam? Pain definitely messes with appetite, but so can dosing that’s too high - especially in older hens. It can irritate the stomach and make them feel worse rather than better. So if...
  16. Jesse Lee Turner

    Question for Christians

    since it's 2025, whoever did believe it probably does so no longer :) Google sometimes thinks Google knows more than Google knows. Truth is, no one is supposed to know when Jesus is coming back. Nope, not even Jesus knows, and this is to take people by surprise. A few verses on this for...
  17. Jesse Lee Turner

    What's your favorite music type???

    Well now, I reckon I lean country both ways. Old boots and new hats. You won’t catch me riding Post Malone’s trail, but I’ve got a soft spot for anything with heart. That said, I listen to just about everything under the sun if it tells a story or moves the soul. Music’s like...
  18. Jesse Lee Turner

    Pulled soft egg shell from chickens vent. Will she be ok?

    Ok, there we see a soft shell egg. Usually it means low calcium (there's about a half hour window during which in calcium gets laid down in the shell gland, much like nacre on a pearl, that will then help shift that egg along). If calcium is ok, then it is co-factor transporter failure (low K2...
  19. Jesse Lee Turner

    Ended Official BYC Poultry Caption Contest 05-30-25 Pic by I Miss u Loaf

    Fashion Lady: ‘THIS ISN’T A PHASE, MOM!’ "Tranquility, thy name is Beebz… until Fashion Lady remembers she’s next in line for spa day."
  20. Jesse Lee Turner

    New to backyard chickens! I need help!

    you got it! Please feel free to connect if I can help more. :) :)
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