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    Need help with necropsy resources pls

    Thank you all for your help. Yes, it's never easy to lose a bird, but this one is extra special because 1) she was the sweetest thing 2) she was so pretty (gold laced wyandotte 3) she was my 5yo's favorite and 4) when we had a predator break in the coop a couple of years back, we thought she...
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    Need help with necropsy resources pls

    Yeah, the fact that this is Saturday night is horrible b/c I can't call anyone. I'm searching the internet, but I must be stupid because I can't find the answer to my question about how to store the body, or where to take it and how much it is. :(
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    Need help with necropsy resources pls

    Hi there. I did a search for 'necropsy' to try and find the answer to my question, but so many of them talked about pictures within, I couldn't bring myself to click on the threads. So I'm sorry if I'm asking something that's already been asked :( One of our favorite hen was found suddenly...
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    What is your friendliest Chicken? What breed is it?

    Mine is my Speckled Sussex hen, Apples. I've shared her story under the breed section for Speckled Sussex.
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    List of egglaying factors

    And just a note since I noticed this was a recent thread. DO NOT GIVE YOUR CHICKENS SCRATCH WHEN IT'S HOT OUT! It has a high fat content and will heat them up. That's why it's a wonderful treat to give right before bed when it's cooler out, to help keep them warm overnight. Also, at least...
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    Sour crop/Pneumonia risk

    Just let her out this morning, her crop felt GREAT! Even better than yesterday. I'm letting her out with the girls today and see how she does. I've been syringing her with probiotics (human capsules open and mixed with water). I'm hoping the worst is behind us, but I will keep an eye on her...
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    Sour crop/Pneumonia risk

    So two days of complete day isolation (I tuck her in with her sisters for bed). Her crop was still palpable this morning but again, nothing like it was. Seriously pooped all day today, poops looking 97% back to normal. Couple of thoughts here...1) Could the enlarged crop have stretched out...
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    Sour crop/Pneumonia risk

    Since I've had her isolated in a tractor today (on our driveway so she can't eat grass) I've noticed she's pooped at least 3 times in there. That's a good sign, right (that it's not blocked altogether)? Tried to vomit her a bit this morning and nothing came out readily (like it did yesterday)...
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    Sour crop/Pneumonia risk

    I've got her isolated and plan on following this advice: http://www.dogislandfarm.com/2012/02/sour-crop-in-chickens.html Along with the massage suggestion, thanks!
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    Sour crop/Pneumonia risk

    Not backwards, just tipped her forward. As of this morning she's fine but her crop is still not emptying. I'm going to put her in isolation and give her olive oil with some probiotics mixed in. Also some yogurt. Any other suggestions?
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    Sour crop/Pneumonia risk

    Help! I had a girl with a sour crop. I turned her over and got globs of stuff out but I'm worried she aspirated some of it. Things I've read say to put her on an antibiotic for pneumonia. Thoughts? What kind of antibiotic and how would I administer it (dosage wise)? TIA
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    Comment by 'PurpleLotus' in item 'Sussex'

    Oh and I will add that I had originally ordered two in my mixed flock. Well one of mine ended up being a roo. We kept him until he was around 20 weeks old or so (then he went to a friend's farm) and he was very sweet and good natured as well. And if you think the hens are pretty, he was gorgeous!
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    Long time lurker, first time poster!

    Thanks all!
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    Comment by 'PurpleLotus' in item 'Sussex'

    Oh and the picture above does NOT do any justice to the breed. When they're young they look like little sparrows, but as they get their full adult feathers the speckling comes out. It is supposed to get "specklier" with each molt.
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    Review by '' on item 'Sussex'

    We got a mixed flock and our speckled sussex hen has easily become ours and the entire neighborhood's favorite. While I read that they were a docile and quiet breed (I thought she'd be a little boring to tell you the truth), I've been pleasantly surprised at her spunk. She is quiet (she coos...
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