Health, Housing & Chicken Care

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Health, Housing & Chicken Care

Health, Care & Behaviour Discuss health, meds, care and behaviour concerns here Moderated By: Mel	help please Today, 11:26 AM, By VictoriaS
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Health Archive A quick reference section of past posts that have been useful or informative. As with any animal, please do not rely on what you read, always seek the attention of a vet if you are in doubt Moderated By: Mel	Dust Bath 50 minutes ago, By greyparrot
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Chicken Housing Find advice on all aspects of housing, runs, security etc and show off your peckingham palace here! Moderated By: Mel	New to chickens Mar 10 2010, 04:32 PM, By Anna
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Food & Equipment Food, treats, supplements and feeding equipment discussed here Moderated By: Mel	Is it ok to feed POL hens exbat crumbs? 52 minutes ago, By greyparrot
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Eggs Sometimes strange but mostly wonderful! Discuss them here. Odd sizes or shapes, no shell, your first one, reference photos of them. Its all here! Moderated By: Mel	How soft do you like your egg ? Yesterday, 8:53 PM, By katt
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Droppings Discussions Chicken droppings are a good indicator of your chickens health. Post and share photos here of any poops that cause you concern or you are not sure about. Moderated By: Mel	Egg yolk yellow with white streaks Feb 21 2010, 03:37 PM, By Anna
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Pests & Predators Foxes, rats, lice, mites and mice etc, discuss concerns and share advice.	Fox Proof Eglu? Mar 9 2010, 08:33 PM, By shehas4chooks
	Topics: 64	Replies: 601