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Nathan Scholten replied to Stephanie's discussion 2nd Easter Egger hen now dead in Micro Livestock
"Good morning. The prelims are in.
The cause of death was respiratory. Exact cause is still unknown at this point. I have path slides that I am reviwing, in will also get some avian path people to look at them as well m

Stephanie I would like your…"
May 15, 2010
Nathan Scholten replied to Stephanie's discussion 2nd Easter Egger hen now dead in Micro Livestock
"Good morning,
What you are describing are signs consistent with a respiratory issue/ infection.
If you would like I would be willing to do a necropsy on her at no charge. While I am not a veterinary pathologist I am a veterinarian. Depending on what…"
May 13, 2010
Nathan Scholten replied to Brandon Gill's discussion Crowing hen in Micro Livestock
"Been there done that.
My crowing "hen" turned out to be a rooster. Donated him to one of the local rooster rescue groups here in town."
Mar 1, 2010
Nathan Scholten left a comment for Rachel
"Hi Rachel,
I visited your art website. I think your art is awesome!
I also bought a copy of your book on backyard chickens. Did you know that there is a used copy on Amazon selling for $60.00 thats pretty cool.
Thanks again for your input on the…"
Feb 25, 2010
Beth Kramer replied to Nathan Scholten's discussion Two roosters in Micro Livestock
"Nathan, I bought my original flock from the same guy you did & ended up with two roosters out of 4 hens. That guy is a scammer & I think he does this to people on purpose.

I am sorry that this happened to you. The blue eggs are great & so far my…"
Oct 28, 2009
Rachel replied to Nathan Scholten's discussion Two roosters in Micro Livestock
"I have one easter egger that's right at about a year old. I no longer have any of her brooder mates and she is a little lonely at the bottom of the totem pole, she isn't pecked or anything, she just doesn't have any friends in the flock. She isn't…"
Oct 11, 2009
Nathan Scholten posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
Well I made a post a while back about a "hen" that was crowing. Well she AND her "sister" turned out to be Roosters. Out of three that I bought from the dupplier two are roosters.So now I have to get rid of two loud roosters and find two young…
Oct 11, 2009
Beth Kramer replied to Nathan Scholten's discussion Crowing Hens Need Help! in Micro Livestock
"My girls also bok bok bok alot until I let them out to graze, about 15 -30 minutes of yummy grass & they quiet down for the day. They just want to stretch their legs like the rest of us. :)

My layer girl also carries on until I come and get the…"
Sep 5, 2009
dan straight replied to Nathan Scholten's discussion Crowing Hens Need Help! in Micro Livestock
"a real quick fix is chicken soup"
Sep 3, 2009
Nathan Scholten replied to Nathan Scholten's discussion Crowing Hens Need Help! in Micro Livestock
"Hello, and thanks for all your input.
They have food all day long. The main one "crows" even if there is food out. "She sits up lifts her head and neck out and lets go for all "she" is worth. It will crow in the roost, it will crow in the yard in…"
Sep 3, 2009
Ben Ruesga replied to Nathan Scholten's discussion Crowing Hens Need Help! in Micro Livestock
"My girls make loud noises when they are laying eggs. It is a repetitive and loud "braaaaawk" bok bok bok. Usually lasts for about 5 Mins or so a couple times a day. I wouldn't worry about it if you are allowed to have chickens some noise is…"
Sep 3, 2009
Paula Ortiz replied to Nathan Scholten's discussion Crowing Hens Need Help! in Micro Livestock
"Hi, sorry to hear about your loud hens. We also have a loud Rhode Island Red hen. If they have food, and room to roam then I would say, chickens are like people, some never shut-up.
I bought my Ameraucanas (Easter eggers) from a lady that came…"
Sep 3, 2009
Sarah Jackson replied to Nathan Scholten's discussion Crowing Hens Need Help! in Micro Livestock
"Mine will also get loud if they need food. I would second the recommendation of making sure that food and water are always accessible to them and that they have enough room to run around (mine also let us know that they're ready to be let out of the…"
Sep 3, 2009
Janet replied to Nathan Scholten's discussion Crowing Hens Need Help! in Micro Livestock
"Quick fix? I'm not sure, but do they have free access to their feed at all times? A few of mine get quite loud and agitated when they are hungry. They won't let up until they get food. Laying hens like to graze all day long. Do they have enough of a…"
Sep 3, 2009
Nathan Scholten posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
Hello everyone,my problem is reaching a critical point now two of my hens are crowing like roosters (very loud roosters). I live in an area with some picky neighbors and most likely will get a complaint sooner rather than later.I have read the posts…
Sep 3, 2009
Jane Doyle replied to Nathan Scholten's discussion Chicken Training 101 in Micro Livestock
"You are so right! And it's lucky that we're as trainable as we are, or they woudln't put up with us!"
Jun 28, 2009
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