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"Sounds like heat stroke. She probably got better because the weather improved. When this happens, bring her inside for awhile (In a crate or cage of some sort-- like in your picture), keep her in a room where she won't be disturbed and give her…"
"Nope, never figured it out. She did not get any larger in fact the one that died of the same behaviors did not eat for a week and she got much smaller and weaker. I hope the rest of your chickens do well."
"Did you ever find out what was wrong? I ask because one of mine died yesterday, and we have not idea why. It sounds similar. Very concerned about the rest of my hens. Did you notice if she was "bloating" or looking larger than usual?"
"THANK YOU! She seems to be much better. I guess I got lucky with her."
"How is your chicken doing? I was hoping some one would of responded by now with a diagnosis. "
One of my chickens has been acting strange lately. She does not eat as much, she does not run around, she can't even get off the roost on her own. I have realized that her poop is very green like kind of neon green with white threads. I had a…
"Not if you raise them as pets since they were 3 days old though."
"that is so cool. I like your neighbors already. That is a great tip. Thanks"
"Well you know the whole chicken in a cage in the house thing is not acceptable, for your health or the humane treatment of the chickens. However, try letting them crow, and ask your neighbors how they feel about it. I ended up with an unexpected…"
"what if they get to full grown size? how much then?
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"that's what I was thinking of doing. I don't think that they are that annoying during the day. It is just the morning that's my concern."
"I know a couple people who bring them in for the night and re-pen them after crowing time in the morning. Depends on if they crow on a schedule or not."
"Pratt's Pets will buy them off of you for $5 each."
"I wouldn't. My eyes are already itching at the thought of the poultry dust in the house. Besides, I don't think that's much of a life for a chicken...if I were you, I'd fatten them up as quickly as possible and turn them into chicken stock.
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"I really want to keep them. I just wanted to know if anyone has every kept them in cages inside the house."
"By the way, they will both crow."
