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I have a 6 month old Dominique pullet that is jaundice looking. Her comb and wattle are pale, and her skin looks yellow. Her vent is yellow as well. She is eating and drinking but, usually stands around slightly puffed up. She does not feel thin but, is not as vibrant as the others. I do not use...

A pullet that I recently acquired has bright red worms in it's droppings. Is this Gapeworm? Should I return the bird or worm with Safe Guard? I think the pullet is about 10-12wks.

I live in the city currently and one of my chickens, my favorite actually turned out to be a cockerel. Started crowing day before yesterday. We are not allowed roos in the city. He was an EE, sold to me as an Ameraucana. The most outgoing. First one to run to me when I appeared outside. Loved...

Standard size for a small egg laying flock. Will travel to pick up in Western WA. Thanks!

Another newbie question. Is it ok to put some big fir branches in my run? I thought my chickens could hop up on them and pick for bugs. I di read in the BYC archives that some people thought that pine needles could cause bumblefoot. Any thoughts? Thanks!!

Sorry. Newbie question. Why doesn't Layer Feed have the appropriate amount of calcium or oyster shell already included? I already have a separate container for grit. Now I need one for Oyster Shell? Or can I just toss some in their Layer feed? THANKS!!

Hi there! I am a novice, chicken obsessed, proud owner of 2 Dominique hens named Laverne and Shirley, 1 Americauna named Martha and 1 S. L. Wyandotte named Gaga. I am having a ball observing my chickens and look forward to learning from all of the experts on this forum. I will be adding to my...