Recent content by HazensHens

I am a small-scale backyard flock owner and currently have just three hens. Only one has nits on her feather shafts but two weeks ago today we treated all three using the dawn soap bath/vinegar bath and applied DE to the birds and there yard/coop. Today I still see nits but not lice on the one...

My three hens have lice and this is the first bug/health issue ive ever had with chickens. are the eggs still okay to eat while they are infested? I will be treating them tomorrow organically with apple cider bathes and a natural "poultry protector" spray.

I am looking for dark brown/chocolate brown layer breeds and others. Anyone know any reputable farms? Thanks:)

Thank you all! I'm hoping they do not eat everything I bring in..

What plants can I add that are not only safe but wont be eaten in a matter of hours by my girls? I'd love to add some small areas of shade, color, foliage without it being consumed! Any suggestions?

Mine havnt even layed yet today.. lazy girls!

Hello, My three hens (adults, 1 and 2 years) were introduced to two more (3 months old at the time) back in June. They were constantly going through the pecking order and pecking each other but two of my three adults were picking the new hens' saddle areas raw and bloody. So naturally I had to...