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  1. Shadrach

    Scaly Leg Mite + Feather Feet Questions

    I don't dilute it. I've used it on my own wounds.
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    Scaly Leg Mite + Feather Feet Questions

    Feathered legs and feet make most of the usual recommendations impracticable. You've certainly got your work cut out with your wookiees.:love It would seem that susceptibility to scaly leg mite is a genetic problem rather than lack of care on the part of the keeper. I've had and have some birds...
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    Intro - I raise Muscovy ducks, various geese, and a few chickens in a "food forest"

    Hello BingC. Welcome to BYC. I would love to see some pictures, and read any other information you may be willing to share on your food forest project.
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

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    fuzzi's Chicken Journal

    It looks like they are paying attention. :love
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

    Four hours today. A rather muggy and warm afternoon. Apparently it's going to reach 30C tomorrow and the chickens are not going to like that.:(
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

    Most of them are in my experience. Some won't become compliant, probably a laudable attitude when it comes to dealing with humans. I think the saying might be for some of these "difficult" rooster is "better dead than pet." I can't disagree with that. I know that to a certain extent the field...
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

    28/06. Three hours.
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

    It's possible.:confused: If Fret was sitting on a nest, with or without eggs then the above methods might be worth considering.
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    Strange issue with hen

    Was there some incident that gave rise to the limp, a strain, a fall, for examples? From experience I can write that some muscular/tendon strains can take months to recover so knowing the cause of the initial problem is very helpful. Another possibility if the problem isn't related to an...
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    MJ's little flock

    I don't believe most breeders are aware that their chicks have health problems. There are doubtless some that don't care and that is just one of the problems with many backyard breeders.
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    fuzzi's Chicken Journal

    Mum looks very pleased with herself.:love
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    fuzzi's Chicken Journal

    Feathered legs should be evident at hatch. I've yet to see clean legged chicks develop leg and feet feathers.
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    Thistlewick Smallholding - Chickens & Sheep (for now)

    Undersized eggs are not uncommon, especially with new layers.
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    Thistlewick Smallholding - Chickens & Sheep (for now)

    I'm not a fan of Silkies, Polish, Frazzles or Frizzles.:D I am a fan of bantams mainly because I've had fewer social problems with them than any other breed or combination of. The wisdom is, because bantams lay small eggs and aren't suitable for meat for the western rate of consumption (they...
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    Thistlewick Smallholding - Chickens & Sheep (for now)

    Ruminating is good. A saying. It's more important to know where you are than where your going.:)
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    Ribh's D'Coopage

    Given you've not written different I assume Leonard has settled in with your bunch of nutters and dusters rather well. I'm seriously pleased if it is the case. I'm faced with the possibility of introducing a new male to the field hens now Henry is dead. I've not had to do this in confined...
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

    Three hours today. Warm and sticky. Fret has got what many would describe as wry neck. There are associated problems. Bear with me please. I've had a similar problem with another hen called Barking Bracket. For those of you who haven't read the thread I've linked it below. You will understand my...
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    fuzzi's Chicken Journal

    I just wanted to mention that Chlorhexidine needs to be left on the wound/treatment area. It's not very effective as a wipe type disinfectant. My preferred wipe/cleaning disinfectant is iodine.
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

    Two and a half hours today. Cooler with some rain arriving an hour before official dark. It meant they went to roost half an hour earlier than if it had been warm and dry. I'm still concerned about Fret. I spent a few minutes removing some rather large hardened poop from her rear end after...
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