Recent content by becky31312

Thank you for all of the information. She passed away this evening. I think the trauma was too much for her. We are going to reinforce the chicken yard and extend it out so the remaining girls have a large area to play in.

We went on vacation for a week. The chickens flew the coop literally. One of my black chickens was attacked, I assume by the 6 dogs we have that got to spend more time out than in since we were gone. Lots of feathers are gone. I put blue coat on her and me (by accident) have her wrapped in a...

Hi. I don't have any words of wisdom because I am in the same boat you are with at least one of my hens. I went out this evening to check their food and water and heard one of my hens sound like she has a cold. I know they don't get colds.....so now I am worried. She is my largest hen. My...

Just in case anyone was wondering....was definitely sour crop. I had to milk her several times and finnaly got her to eat some grit and food. That seemed to do the trick. She is eating, laying and no runny bowel movements! Thank you all!

Hi. Thank you for the post. I have googled and searched thechickenchick.com website. Her site says no acv because it will irritate the chicken. I will try and make her vomit again tomorrow and try the diet you suggested. I am stopping by my dogs vet in the morning and calling a mobile vet. If I...

Hi. I'm Becky. I just wanted to stop by and post a hello and thank you to everyone who may help me raise my chicken family. Thanks, Becky

I am relatively new to being a chicken mom. I've had my 4 chickens for almost 3 years now and never had an issue. I noticed yesterday that my Rhode Island Red (pollo diablo) was lethargic and did not shy away when I tried to pick her up. I felt her crop and it is EXTREMELY watery....you can...