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    My Australorp “Turkey-Chicken”

    No, she is out and about with her sisters. This happens when she sees me. She has NEVER been mistreated or anything of the sort. I tried scooting her away with my foot but the more I tried, the crosser she got! I now just try to ignore her mean girl behavior and have to laugh. I normally...
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    My Australorp “Turkey-Chicken”

    I have 4 Australorp hens, two are larger, two a bit smaller. They are 1 year, 3 months old. Jenny has always been peckish toward me and a bit aggressive but I mostly ignore her and the two larger ones mostly keep her in line, she is definitely not an alpha. She has started puffing up when she...
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    Roosters

    I was my roo’s number one hen and mama. Of course he was an only “child” but we really loved each other (I know that sounds corny, maybe respect is a better word). He is pictured in my avatar. When he and his bro was little they were supposed to be hens, but guess what!? We named them Pearl...
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    2 week old chick labored breathing, gasping, lethargy

    I do hope she improves. She is so blessed to have someone to love and care for her❤️
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    Does anyone else herd their chickens?

    I say, “time to go to bed” when my beloved Roo was alive and he would head towards the coop. If he didn’t want to go in yet, he would pretend to find food and would tidbit to me. I knew he was playing, so I would just remind him “ the raccoons will get you” and stand by his ramp, to which he...
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    Hen with injured leg! Dislocation? Help!

    Sounds like you’re giving her the right treatment also plenty of love!
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    What in the world OR how did I get so lucky!?

    Thank you to all who responded to my post. The comments have been invaluable!!!
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    What in the world OR how did I get so lucky!?

    I was reading online and apparently the French strain have feathered legs while the USA strain don’t. I think I’ll go with the BCM ; )
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    What in the world OR how did I get so lucky!?

    No, I’m sorry I don’t.
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    What in the world OR how did I get so lucky!?

    Here they are as chicks. They looked exactly as australorps should as babes.
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    What in the world OR how did I get so lucky!?

    Special order from Atwoods. Needless to say we were very disappointed.
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    What in the world OR how did I get so lucky!?

    There ya go!
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    What in the world OR how did I get so lucky!?

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    What in the world OR how did I get so lucky!?

    No, not that I can tell. They are both pretty laid back.
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    What in the world OR how did I get so lucky!?

    Atwoods. But they special ordered these two.
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