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Sue I am interested in this little hen u have. Possibly next meet? Unfortunately the leg is the same. I retaped it after 3 weeks of having the original tape and it hasn't improved. I have kept her isolated since the perch in the main coop is about 5' high and I am afraid of her hurting her other leg trying to get up or down. Im thinking its gonna be like this for good
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. She is in good spirits despite hopping on one leg. I spoil her with worms more than the others so she has a happy tummy. Im currently redoing my coop to accommodate my pigeons so they have more room but stay separated from the chickens. I will post some before/after pictures when done.
 
UGH! I finally figured out what was wrong with my lavs that I have out back. After vet visits and different meds all it came down to was ventilation. Ive been dealing with them for about 3 months now. I couldnt figure out what was going on as it wasnt contagious and noone else had a problem. When I first brought them outside I put them into the the smallest part of the coop they seemed fine but 2 days later they had itchy red eyes.

That was the only symptom. No smelly, leaky nostrils.
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All were alert and running around scratching and whatnot. Not contagious. It was driving me insane. CRAZY. I was about to slaughter them all. I had a tarp over my coop for the rainy days we had a little while back and I never took it off. THATS IT. Took it off and all better.

A dear friend in Ohio was talking to me today about mold and ventilation and it clicked. Why didnt I think about it.
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Geez I spent so much money on these birds and for their health bills (for lack of a better word).

Moral of the story. Make sure you have proper ventilation. Simple and easy. It will avoid all the heartache. Trust me I know.
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Thats good you found out whats wrong!!
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Well illustrated post ! And of course you will never forget this one very important rule and it will make a difference to all who read it.
BTW the little silkiexmarans chicks that I got form you in Norco a fitting in just fine with the other five chicks that they decided to join lickty split. I was really suprised how those two abandoned their own quarters to jump in with the others and the fact that no adjustment period was needed.
 
Flower:
Thats wonderful that they are doing great. Thats hilarious they escaped. Figured it be more fun elsewhere.
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Their brothers and sisters are so naughty.
Hopefully my experience can help someone else so they do not have to go through what I did.

Will:
You def know what I went through. I cried. Its been a long journey. HAHA.
 

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