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Now that I have looked at her poo I noticed it is FULL of her nest bedding. I use large pine shavings in their nests. Her poo is dry -mostly bedding material with some white. It is a brownish color. I am wondering if she is just eating the bedding and is bound up with it. I thought it was a...

Went out to feed tonight and noticed one of my hens walking funny. Went to check her out and found her abdomen very swollen. She seems to be having difficulty breathing. Not sure if from the stress from swelling or something else. Did not notice any nasal drainage. All others seem fine. I...

It seems the new additions are working some. I also put a saddle on one of my hens that the roos seem to like a LOT. She didn't like it at first ran around like something was after her. She finally is doing much better with it. I will try to get pics of her in her new Saddle. I decided to remove...

Well I guess if the hay and manure daily and seeds don't help along with the pine tar the cat food will be next. They seem more content now with more to pick at. I hope these changes work. I did separate the ones being picked in hopes that will deter a little also. Thanks for all the help.

Well today I purchased Pine Tar for the poor roo and some of the girls. I looked for the Game Bird Feed but unfortunately it is out of my budget right now. ($25 per bag)So I placed some manure and bedding from my horses in the chicken pens with black oil sunflower seeds. They seemed to forget...

Yes it is a 10% protein mix. They also get 16% layer crumble. They were also getting veggie and fruit food scraps to pick at during the day. No Meat!I wastn't sure how much protein was too much protein. I will look into game bird feed. Thanks for all the info.

Thanks for all the good advice. I have tried OTC meds for picking in the past on him and some of the hens. All it seemed to do was turn their rumps purple. I will try the pine tar and see what good it will do. I was very worried that maybe he had picked up a mite or fungus somehow? Although, I...

I have attached some pics of my RIR Roo, Fred. He is almost 2 years old. He is a real sweet heart and was once a BEAUTIFUL Roo. Within the last 6 months (approx) he has started to get very ragged looking. The hens did a number on his rump so I moved him to a pen next to the main pen. I did put 5...

We only have a few of our 30-something chickens named (our original 10 or so) ARAUCANA (SP?) (named by my children cause they couldn't catch them at first) Speed Dash Quickstar RIR-Can you tell I love "I Love Lucy!"? Ethel Lucy Ricky Fred Gertrude Henny Penny Flappy (obviously why) C.C...

I don't think molting is the issue here. My chickens will only be 1 year the first of March. They are still just big babies. I honestly think it is the fleas, because the feathers that are left don't have the same luster they used to have. (if that makes any sense). They are constantly having to...

thank you for the in put. I will try the 7 & 7 with the permethrin again. I am not very informed on what DE is and does in regards to fleas. Could you please give me some more information about it. Keep in mind my coop and pen are located in my horse pasture. How much DE do I use? Do I work it...

Hello Everyone: I am on a mission to find out what I can do for Stick Tight Fleas. I grew up using Seven Dust for fleas and mites on chickens. It has always worked well. I try to methodically treat the chickens I have to keep the fleas off. This has been to no avail. I currently have my...

Hey Alley, Was reading the posts and I am having the same problem in my coop. I can say yes it is probably rats tunneling under your coop. I have a large coop/shed that I house my girls in and I partioned off a 3 ft section on one end for feed and such. The floor is dirt except for the peices...

I did not read all the posts but I have dealt with this in my two boys about 2 years ago. Their doctor had put them on Lactulose also. Spent about 1-1/2 years on this medicine along with anyother remedy I could find or hear about: castor oil, enemas(weekly and sometimes daily), etc. After a year...

Quote: I can't see how duct tape is beneficial It has a pretty harsh glue on it... What color is your light? I have red lamps and haven't had a problem with pickers yet.... Thank you all for the info. I currently have them in a section of my enclosed garden with an area of about 20' x 20'...

I have a group of 32 chicks that are 8 weeks old today. I noticed on their backs that some are bare or looks like new growth of adult feathers. Is their backs the last to fill out with feathers or is this something I should be concerned about? In all other aspects they are fine and healthy...

No Worries! The "Old One" is a classic. He'd be crazy to junk it. hehehe!! Elizabeth

Thanks, I can, ohhhhhh, so understand the "Lazy Butt" syndrome. I, too, suffer from the same disease. Thanks though for the info. I will definitely keep it in mind when I get my little porkers. Elizabeth

Quote: VERY FUNNNY!!! I was thinking more along the lines of a "Mechanical type of Manure Spreader" We already have the "wife" model (Me) and it's starting to break down more often than not. HeHeHe!!! Thanks, Elizaabeth