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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Scalco, Nov 29, 2012.

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  1. Nov 29, 2012 #1
    Scalco

    Scalco Out Of The Brooder

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    Hello! I am new to chickens. As a little girl my cousin and I always wanted a farm and a bunch of kids. We each have a three and sence My hubby and I moved to "the country" post Katrina I have been begging him for a few chickens. I got my chance to take them home when his mother bought 6 chicks for an Easter party last year. No one else wanted them or was a allowed to take them home so I got them.

    We lost one chick when they were still very small and we still have 5 of them. We have 2 buff ophington hens, 2 white sex linked (i think) hens, and one black cochin frizzle rooster. Three of the girls and Nifty Ned are doing well, but one seems to be off. we seperated her from the others 3 weeks ago so they would not pick on her. I am affraid that it might be malecks (sp?). I would love it if I could talk to someone or maybe I will make a post in the disease section.

    I really love having my girls (everyone else in my house is a boy)!!! They are so much fun!
     
  3. Nov 29, 2012 #2
    sumi

    sumi Égalité Staff Member

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    Hello and welcome to BYC [​IMG] Sorry to hear your chicken is not well. Post as much detail as possible over in the Emergencies and Diseases section. We have some very knowledgeable members who hang out there and I'm sure they will help you. Best of luck!
     
  5. Nov 29, 2012 #3
    my sunwolf

    my sunwolf Chillin' With My Peeps

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    [​IMG] Welcome to BYC!! [​IMG]

    I agree, post in Emergencies and Diseases about your sick chicken.

    Good luck in your chicken journeys [​IMG]
     
  7. Nov 29, 2012 #4
    Kevin565

    Kevin565 Chicken Obsessed Premium Member

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  9. Nov 29, 2012 #5
    1muttsfan

    1muttsfan Overrun With Chickens

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    Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan :D

    You could also do a search in the diseases section for threads about Marek's disease
     
  11. Nov 29, 2012 #6
    weimarmama

    weimarmama Overrun With Chickens

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    [​IMG] & [​IMG] from Alabama. Glad you joined us.
     
  13. Nov 30, 2012 #7
    redsoxs

    redsoxs Chicken Obsessed

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    Hello from Kansas, Scalco, and [​IMG]! Great to have you in our flock! Love your excitement over your chickens!!!
     
  15. Nov 30, 2012 #8
    kidcody

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    [​IMG] [​IMG] from washington state glad you joined us!
     
  17. Nov 30, 2012 #9
    Courtney R

    Courtney R Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Great to have new members :) Welcome! From Florida
     
  19. Dec 4, 2012 #10
    Scalco

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    Thank you for my wonderful welcomes! I really do enjoy my chickens.

    On a sad note my sick chicken did die. I tried everything I read about to save her but it just was not ment to be.

    My other girls and a boy are doing good and we plan to add to the flock this spring!
     
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