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    Sick hen, I’m aware of what’s wrong but she won’t eat- what are the best tricks to get food in her?

    We’ve been to the vet, she likely has a reproductive issue. Probably Salpingitis. She was given an anabiotic and an anti-inflammatory/pain med. She was eating just a bit yesterday but not nearly enough. Today she won’t eat at all and I think it has something to do with the meds. I’m going to...
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    Lethargic hen- will not sit on roost, just stands with eyes closed and will not eat/drink.

    Hi there- looking for advice and appreciate the help! 1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) Barred Rock- 3 years. Weight appears unchanged. Though she is a large girl and often seems to be slower because of it. 2) What is...
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    Mixed coop- new chicks and established hens- what to feed?

    Hi there! Wondering what folks do when integrating their young chicks into the established flock- when it comes to feeding? Im thinking of feeding everyone the chick starter feed until the chicks no longer need it… Any concerns with this idea? I can’t think of any ways to feed them separately...
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    White bumps on comb?

    Hi all! My EE, Althea, (15 months old) has had these spots for some time, probably 1-2 months. They do not come off though I haven’t been forceful. Looks like a calcium deposit IMO. She otherwise shows no concerns and I do not see anything similar in her 6 flock mates. No lice/mites/etc. Is it...
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    White grub-like thing in chickens skin?

    What is this grub looking thing? It looks to be embedded in the skin and is definitely bothering her. I only noticed it as I was observing her because other chickens were pecking at her head and she was bloodied for it. After I cleaned her up and then observed to see if they would continue I...
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    Hens have watery stools, otherwise completely fine!

    Hi there, need some help! We have 8 hens, and roughly 2/3 of them have had watery stools for nearly a month now. It started with just two or three and now we have a couple more with the issue. They are otherwise completely fine in my opinion, though I am new to raising chickens. They are eight...
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