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I've had one experience with a crop issue, she didn't survive. I have been told that with crop problems the odds are against recovery. But I have acquired the tools I need and knowledge of what I can do to treat it quickly in the future. And yes, I can tube a chicken now.
 

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I've had one experience with a crop issue, she didn't survive. I have been told that with crop problems the odds are against recovery. But I have acquired the tools I need and knowledge of what I can do to treat it quickly in the future. And yes, I can tube a chicken now.
I've successfully treated many times. I have not used a tube. That is something I need to learn. I was encouraged when she started to eat, but that was hit and miss.
 

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Another girl figured out how to escape that horrible pen we have them in. This girl is a little harder to catch. Enjoying my overgrown garden. Tomatoes on the left, raspberries on the right.

Cream Legbar: Meadow 💗
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All the good stuff is outside the pen. Jailbreak! Come on girls! I'll show y'all where all the goodies are!
The grass is always greener on the other side. 🤣
They all just seem to be taking turns. It must be a huge effort for them to get out, because once I get them back in, they usually stay. Well, until the next day anyway...lol
 

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My day has not gone as planned... in pictures, video and necessary descriptions!

I was looking in this old chemigation tank, turned into, first a dog house, now straw and miscellaneous storage, for a roost bar, that I know is out here somewhere. I hear some noise above my head.
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This girl has unwittingly shown me where they are getting out of the pen.
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What you doing in there Darlin?
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I just want to lay an egg mom and then get my well deserved reward in the garden. :lol:
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30 eggs! I thought I was getting fewer than I should be! 🤣
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Let's see what I can do about this!

A ladder... thanks mom that's so nice of you to help a girl out! :gig

Wait what...Rude!

Finally hubs brings What we need to block their escape route. Added some hog panel, offset with the openings.
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Pip kitty came to supervise! 💗
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I caught her and placed her in the coop at least 5 times before we finally got her blocked. Persistent girl! 💗
 
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