Posts by rumblebug00

I don't think she is...but maybe. This bald spot has been around too long though. Will stress induce molting? How long does it last? Smash like it's been going on too long for molting. And she's still laying, do they lay through molt?

Hi there!  I don't post much but I'm not finding exactly what I need by searching the forums...so here goes.  I have four hens who are just over a year old.  Laying fantastic.  Three of the hens are healthy as all...

Thanks for the words of caution.  My daughter is usually pretty good with them, they have just started to lay eggs so I think they are maturing and changing and my daughter will have to accomodate that.  She said she was just...

One of our chickens took a nip at my 5 year old's eye this morning.  It wasn't her eyeball, just the soft skin right under the eye.  It's not a puncture like peck/bite it looks more like a pinch with a little break in the...

Thanks everyone!  They are doing really well.  Loving the space.  I have four chicks, 2 buff orpingtons, 1 barred rock, and 1 autralorp.  I know things will get a bit tight for them as they get older.  We are...

Hey there!  I've got a 4+ week old australorp in my group of lady-birds and wondered if she could in fact be a he.  She's been the nicest from the get-go although has become slightly standoffish that last week or so. ...

I just noticed this gland on my 4 week old Australorp.  I'm SO thankful for this post!  Saved my bacon...I was about to freak out!  Thank you for sharing the information. :)

Thanks for all the welcomes! I feel like I never have to post anything because all my questions have been answered.  I love how helpful this community is!  :)

My little chickies are almost a month old and are eagerly awaiting the completion of their new coop.  We chose the Dutch Hen House (plans from SunnyChicken) design for it's streamlined simplicity.  My sweet husband built 95%...

Hello all!  So this is my second post here.  First post as an introduction to myself I suppose.  I am super thrilled to be able to come online here at BYC as an actual chicken owner!  For so long I would peruse the...