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MaryJanet said:
Oh my goodness - isn't there a lot to learn! Predation prevention, feeding, housing, flock dynamics ... the list goes on and on! But it's a wonderful hobby for me. It really off-sets my work-related stress.
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There is a lot to learn! My husband makes fun of me and my babies because of everything I do for them. His mom had chickens when he was growing up and he doesn't remember her doing anything for them that I do. Evidently she would go out, open the coop, feed them, check for eggs sometimes, feed them again and close the coop. No treats, not toys, no weekly checks or anything & they were fine. That was 45 years ago and they free ranged. Mine are in a large tractor/run and require things to keep them from getting bored. If the great outdoors can't provide that then I need to. He just doesn't understand. I haven't done the nighttime checks before, so this week I plan on doing that. So much to watch for!
 
BY Bob said:
Egg binding is a terrible thing. I lost Trisha to it and we started trying to help her immediately. @Kris5902 apparently is exceptional at helping egg bound hens. That includes making homemade slings of a sort.
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Thanks for the mention @BY Bob .Not quite egg bound (though I have worried, and checked several hens) the chicken diaper/bum doughnut was because of a prolapse, though I do watch her carefully now that it’s better for binding. Luckily that girls eggs are easy to tell apart from the other girls.
 
A quick update on Mary's test results

Positive for roundworm. I'm not surprised because the last time I gave her levamisol she refused to drink. This time I may try the trick of adding honey to the water and if that doesn't work, I'll make a mash with watermelon, pellets and worming water. If that doesn't work, she'll have to go see Dr Hill again and be dosed.
 
Yes, I'm glad her anemia can be pinned to roundworm. Quite easily dealt with, providing I can get the levamisol into her. The last time it was Aristopet cordial which is cgerry flavoured. This time I'm trying a different brand, Vets Choice I think it is.
 

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