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  1. M

    First time chicken rescue, crop impaction? Please help!

    Hi everyone! I’m a first time chicken mom and unexpectedly rescued a chicken yesterday. I’ve always wanted chickens but I’m not prepared at all! I have no idea of her precious situation as she was found stranded, chased under someone’s porch by a dog. (No injuries from that). Shes living in our...
  2. G

    Question about "Wobbly" chicken.

    So, this is probably going to sound a little odd, but about a year ago, I got an order of Black Laced Golden Wyandottes from cackle hatchery. Most of them were pretty standard. But, right outta the box, there was one odd one. She still had the black an gold colors of her fellow chicks, but her...
  3. S

    Are polish chicks prone to genetic disorders?

    I had 15 chicks of various breeds and different ages varying from 6 days old to 6 weeks. 2 of my polish chicks died at the 5 day mark. They were from 2 different places and they died a week apart. All the others chicks are very perky and lively and as soon as I noticed a change I gave them...
  4. ChickenTenderKesha

    Rescued a pigeon, next to no knowledge

    Hey all, I posted over in Injuries/Diseases/Emergencies the other day when I found myself with a pigeon who was attacked by a raccoon. This is that thread: Raccoon attacked pigeon /pictures of wounds I came here to ask about everything. Housing, feed, general care, etc. Also if anyone knows...
  5. Matt119911

    Need some help

    I just wanted to know if my chickens are under or overweight
  6. Matt119911

    Your normal chicken raiser

    I have chickens and know some stuff
  7. T

    Heart and Respiration Rates of Pekin Duck?

    This duck has been seen on and around the pond for the past year and a half. She has always had difficulty walking but is able to swim fine. She'd always appeared to be in good condition and a healthy weight until the last 2 months. 4 or 5 males have been viciously trying to mate her on the...
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