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The same is happening to mine. What did you do?

Hi, my chickens have just got lice as they were forced to stay inside their coop and couldn't free range for a while due to UK bird flu restrictions which were lifted on the 13th. The reason I'm worried is because they've had it for quite a while. Initially I used diatamaceous earth to treat...

Hey, I think my hen is going through the same thing that yours did. I don't know what to do! I would really appreciate if you told me how you treated her and what worked for you, thanks x

Yes it seems to be the same thing. Do you know how they treated her? Thanks so much for helping!

[/IMG][/IMG][/IMG] Hi guys, Please help! My chicken has a weird skin growth down one side of her face. It has sprung up over the last week and is growing quickly. I have no idea what is is. There is a picture of how she normally looks for reference. The growth has stretched down her neck as...

I have noticed that my chickens do this. Is it because they need more protein? What can I give them that would solve this that is a commonly around the house?

Hey I got a new black silkie and drizzle for my lone white silkie who had her frizzle companion eaten? I want to do the see but don't touch method but how long should I do it for? Any ideas because when I place them together the White silkie attacks the other two?

Do I need to quarantine them?

Hi guys, Today I got a a new frizzle and silkie for my silkie hen because her 'sister' got taken by a fox and j didn't want her to be alone. My white hen (whom I've had for a while) hasn't had problems previously with frizzles but she keep violently pecking the new black frizzle in the neck...

Yes it would be a bantam and female because we're not allowed cockerels in our area? Good idea to have another addition to our small family?

Thanks for the reply but how come wild birds can eat it and not chickens? Thanks for your advice btw

Hi guys, I was offered a third chicken for my birthday but am not sure if I should take up the offer? I have two hens, a silkie and a frizzle who get on really well. Will bringing another one in mean theh would fight and disturb the order of things as chickens are very hierarchical? I have the...