Recent content by erinraeyurkinas

Thanks everyone! I will eliminate all extras, and do the 18% protein mix with plenty of fresh H20, grit, and oyster shell out. I will put Etta back in with the girls ,in her crate, and test her behavior in a couple days. I must add with the additional snacks the girls get like a tablespoon...

Hello Everyone! I am almost into my first year of having hens! I have run into a few problems along my journey and am just seeking additional advice, I feel like I'm missing something, and I care about my girls so much! I'll start from the beginning of my chicken keeping. I have a 5x5 ft...

Hi All, An hour after I posted this Stevie started going really downhill I couldn't bare to let her suffer anymore, she could barely lift her head. A short while ago she was euthanized. Thanks for help and hope for Stevie. I learn so much everyday from you all on the forum. -Erin

Thank You for the replies! A quick update, this morning Stevie's eyes are wanting to stay closed and she has her head up and is breathing slowly and heavily. I am suspecting she will pass soon, or if she worsens this evening we will euthanize. Such a terrible thing to see, I am new at this and...

Hi Everyone! I am new to raising chickens, and purchased 5 girls in late June, who were about a month away from laying. My girls have a covered run and chicken tunnel that I've built for them while I am at work. When I get home, I allow them to free range until they put themselves to bed. I...

Hi All! This is my first post as a new member of BYC I have 5 girls (got them as pullets a month away from laying) 2 Barred [Dharma & Etta] 2 Speckled Sussex [Cora & Fern] 1 Black Star [Stevie] I find myself on this website everyday so I figured I'd join! Share my experience and get...