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I just got a trio of Ameracaunas from a local person (who ordered the chicks from a hatchery) two days ago and one of them has fallen ill. She was standing yesterday but today she can’t stand, isn’t eating and is overall very lethargic (eyes closed, head drops to the ground). If I hold the...

My BO rooster’s wattle has been slowly turning black over the past month or two. His comb is in good shape, there’s no swelling and he doesn’t seem to be in pain or ill in any other way. The coop is draft-free, dry, and has good insulation (they’re very spoiled) and none of the rest of the...

I have had 12 wk old pullets (3) mingling with the older hens (3) by day and separating them at night with good success for the past few days. Prior to that I had the pullets in a large wire dog kennel inside the run by day so everyone could get used to each other. I have one really aggressive...

Please help!! My sweetest, favorite Buff Orp (Mable) was found tonight, when we noticed we were one short as the girls headed to their house. Eventually found her in the woods. Some feathers around but not a bunch, head and crop missing. I almost didn't notice her, she was probably 75%...

This is my first post, first flock and first (triple) loss. Our girls have been free ranging during the day and returning to their coop at night with no problems. My question is essentially this: will a hawk carry away three large birds (17 wks old & BIG) in one morning? I should mention that...