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    Need opinions and or thoughts regarding Buff Orpington hens

    Oh had to Google that, Jubilee, what a beauty!
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    Need opinions and or thoughts regarding Buff Orpington hens

    Yes thank you, I was aware that they vary in color. There are Buffs for sale near me, the others don't seem to common here although Lavender and Chocolate seem to be popular. I too love having a colorful flock.
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    Need opinions and or thoughts regarding Buff Orpington hens

    Thank you, beautiful birds and what lovely flowers.
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    Need opinions and or thoughts regarding Buff Orpington hens

    Thank you for that info. The most hens I can and have had is 4 at a time. I'm a small backyard hen mama whose had many breeds over the years but never an Orpington. Due to city ordinance, no roosters are allowed. I did have a little Wellsummer,Lucy, who once went broody. Just gave her lots of...
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    Need opinions and or thoughts regarding Buff Orpington hens

    Hello, Looking to get a Buff Orpington layer as a companion for my 4 yo Barred Rock ,(Dottie) who lost her friend( RIP Wynonna Ryder) also a BR. I've never owned a BO and would like some advice , health, temperament,etc. Thank you.
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    New to this chicken news

    Welcome fellow chicken owner! I hope you enjoy your flock! Just a few tips: If you want them to be friendly hand feed them treats ,hang out and "talk" to them. Come down to their level sit or kneel with them. Each has their own personality and can be quite comical. Watch and protect them while...
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    One tough Gal...

    Hello, ;D Apologies for the delay, but good news, Wynonna recovered as you said it could take a bit. After a full 7 out of 10 days of antibiotics, she got better. I do thank you and others on this site who readily offer up great advice and opinions on all things chicken. I love this community...
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    One tough Gal...

    Thank you, Yes, she's a fighter and hates getting the antibiotics. She still got a lot of scream, squawk, and wiggle making it hard. I don't really think its sour crop, but the congestion and gurgling is still concerning. I'm taking it day by day and hoping for her to turn the corner on this..
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    One tough Gal...

    Hello, Wynonna, is around 4years old. She had fly strike a few weeks ago and while I treated her with soaks and removal of all fly larva . I also applied antibiotic ointment every other day to the wound. She seemed a bit lethargic, pale comb, but was eating normally. I took her for a check up...
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    Any idea what could be wrong?

    Thank you again for that great advice. Vet took blood, and poop sample ,just hers I just saw your suggestion. It seems there is no parasite and am waiting on CBC results. He gave her a shot of Clindamycin and caplets , 2 a day for 10 days. Thankfully he gave me a syringe and feeding tube. She...
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    Any idea what could be wrong?

    Thank you both ,I appreciate your knowledgeable input. I will update after vet. She's my best girl and I hope what ails her is treatable.
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    Any idea what could be wrong?

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    Any idea what could be wrong?

    Thank you, I will do that. :D
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    Any idea what could be wrong?

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    Any idea what could be wrong?

    Thank you, Yes, my other two are fine. Dottie, her sister looks about the same, feather wise but is otherwise active. The third hen, Penelope is about 8 months and healthy.
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