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Hey all, I’ve lately had to make the regrettable decision of looking for a new home for my flock. They have limited space in the city, and as much as I’d like to keep my ladies, it’s better for them to move out. :hitI have an ameraucana (Dignan), a black Australorp (Dot), a blue rock (Bean), a...

Hey all, My flock has problems. Again. Last year my five hens had a pretty bad infestation of lice, and I mostly took care of it with Permethrin and DE. This spring they started molting, but their feathers are growing in very brittle (i.e. breaking off, fraying) and sparse. They’ve also...

Hi all, My longtime trouble chicken, a 2-year-old Ameraucana, has toenails that are getting pretty out of control. I have tried clipping them in small increments in the past, but it hasn't seemed to work. If I clip them short and cut the quick, will I risk them getting infected? Thanks for any...

Hey all, My ameraucana is losing neck and beard feathers. On further inspection today, I noticed little grayish bugs crawling around on her bald spots. Are they mites? What can I do for her, and how can I prevent my other hens from getting mites? Thanks for any help!

Once again... I have a suspected medical condition in my Black Australorp hen 😅. She has a large, firm crop that is not emptying overnight or at all. Is it impacted? Her breath isn't bad, so I ruled out sour crop. What do I do for impacted crop? Advice please!

Hello! I'm going to be adding 2-3 chicks to my flock this spring, but I'm having trouble deciding on breeds. I've had good luck with Australorps and Ameraucanas. Any favorites from y'all? (I'm looking for standard breeds, not bantams) 😊

Hey y'all! I have a black Ameraucana who has a very fluffy beard. However, it has very matted, dirty and limp. Do any of you have any suggestions for how to wash it? I tried moistening it with water, but it didn't seem to help. Any advice helps!

Hello, I have a Black Australorp who has been exhibiting worm symptoms. She has runny, stinky, greenish-white poo and hasn't been laying regularly. She is lethargic and is drinking a lot. She's 11 months old. Does she have worms? She and our other hen have been scratching around outside in the...

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I first got chickens six years ago. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? I have two, but am looking to add a few more to my micro-flock! (3) What breeds do you have? I have a black australorp and an ameraucana. (4)...