Recent content by sophieethompson

It's weird because she was showing no signs of distress and when I let her out in the morning she seemed normal. I'm wondering if it could be mites or chickens sudden death syndrome.

My Buff Orpington unexpectedly died this morning. We found her sprawled out on the ground face-down in the rain with no wounds. Her eyes were closed and she looked peaceful. I have no idea what happened. Could she have had a disease? If she does have a disease should I be worried for my other...

I recently noticed that my buff Orpington hen has a lot of poop stuck to its butt feathers. It has been there for about a week and I'm wondering if I should clean it? And how I should clean it? Thanks, Sophie

My chicks are 3 1/2 weeks old and have a lot of feathers. When I should move them outside into their coop for good? Here's a pic of them

I just got my 3 1/2 week old chicks some chick grit and am wondering what kind of treats you guys would suggest I give them. Thanks!

Ok, I have successfully cleaned off the chick! Thanks for your help!!

How do I dry off the chick?

I've noticed that my Brahma chick has been pooping this yellowish foamy stuff and some of the poop is clumping under the vent. Should I be worried? Should I attempt to wash it off? Will it turn into pasty butt? She isn't acting like she's ill, but I'm new to chickens so I don't know. Also, she...

Which breed I should at to my flock a barred rock or a RIR. My flock consists of Brahmas and Buff Orpingtons. I like that the barred rock is a quieter hen, but I've heard it can be really mean when it's broody. I like that the RIR doesn't go broody. Which should I choose? P.S. My coop is...

I was just wondering if I could raise egg laying hens for FFA (because I'm not really interested in raising meat birds) and if so, how would one take care of them?

I'm looking for an easy to clean chicken coop that is under $400 and can fit 4-6 chickens. Some features I want are: 1. Lifted above the ground 2. Has a big door for easy cleaning

Just wondering how often you clean your coop and if someone could explain the deep litter method to me?

Hi guys, I'm considering getting some backyard hens and I don't know if I want all the work that comes with having them. I guess I'm just wondering why are chickens worth all the work? Do you enjoy having backyard chickens or do you regret getting them?

I'm worried about things like lice, mites and worms in my future chicken flock. How to you guys prevent these things? Also, can you eat an egg from a chicken that has worms? Are there any health things in chickens I should be aware of?

How much food and water should I leave them with?