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My little hen is doing great. Thank you everyone for the advice. She is back out in the coop with her sisters and acting normally. I chalking it up to a bad case of constipation. Something had her bound up.

Morning update: Can chickens get constipated? We woke up to our little chick is acting like her old self but found a very large hard chicken poop in her crate. I think we will be putting her back with her sisters today because she is looking lonely and keep an eye on her in her normal habitat...

Quote: Thanks Judy! That's great info. I was starting to wonder the same thing about the injury or ate some bad. I was also wondering if maybe she got bit or stung by something. She seems to be getting stronger as the day goes on. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Thank you again for all...

Thanks for your post. All those questions are answer in paragraph form but not bulleted. I guess I can give that method a try. 1) What type of bird , age and weight. 5 week old red star, unsure of weight 2) What is the behavior, exactly. Lathargic, wobbly on feet, weak 3) How long has the...

Is it hot out? My pant hard after they run around when, but it's still very hot here.

We got 14 from MPC 5 weeks ago. 2 of my ee looked the same as chick and 2 looked drastically different. With feather though now 3 look identical. Good luck with your babies.

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Last night I found one of my girls acting very weak and lethargic. She is 5 weeks old and she was lying in the back of the coop, feet stretch to the side. All the others were in the run. We pick her up and she was wobbly on her feet so we put her next to the food and water. An hour later she...

For me, I choose mail order because I could; 1) pick the breeds I wanted, (I wanted a backyard flock with diversity) 2) pick the date I wanted them delivered, (Ordered in May and requested delivery in September) 3) order them sexed, and 4) order as little as 4 to as many as I wanted. The local...

Quote: I got mine today from MPC, the PO called about 9:00 am. Hang in there, I'm crossing my fingers you get yours tomorrow. Congrats to everyone, on your new flocks.

My chicks just arrived. All fourteen are healthy and active. No packing peanuts/ extras were added. I would order from MPC.com again for sure.

There here, there here! Headed to the post office to pick them up. Pictures soon.

Mine are expected this week also. But I'm in AZ, so the late order was intentional to avoid the really hot weather. I ordered in May so it feels like I've been waiting forever.

Quote: Mine hatched on Monday but did not arrive until Wednesday...I think it depends on where you live when they arrive. I've heard of some arriving later with not as good survival, but it's rare. I was assuming Wednesday (because of my location) but I'll keep my fingers crossed for...

I don't remember having an option for saying yes or no to extras. I wouldn't mind a couple extras but that's a little much. I guess I'll find out soon, mine were hatched today and due to be here this week. This is my first order so I don't have much to contribute, yet. I will say so far the...

Thanks Cha Cha. Okay, I'm hoping for that too. Congratulations on you new babies everyone.

Mine were hatched today also at MPC. But how do you know they are coming Tuesday? Just curious in case I missed something, this is my first batch and I'm super excited.

I'm sorry to here about your loss. My order from MPC were due for hatching today and shipment this week.

Hi to all the AZ Chicken Owners, I'm so excited to see some other desert dwellers on here. I personally am an expectant chicken mom, the are expected to ship this week. We ordered 14 from mypetchicken.com. The brooder is finished but the coops isn't yet. I'm looking forward to chating with...

I'm building mine in panels, so they can be unbolted and moved if needed. Quote: