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Thanks all! I'll definitely try giving my girls a quick wash. As far as the troublesome barred rock chick, she is perking up. I gave them all some local goat yogurt, and even diluted a few drops of local honey in their water. They love it! The yogurt tasting was incredibly comical to watch...

Thanks for all the suggestions! I'm really glad a site like this is up and eager to help a beginner "Backyard Chickeneer" as I am! I'll definitely try the probiotics. I also read that a little honey dissolved in their water could help them out as well. Many thanks again everyone!!! -Ria&Matt

They're on medicated feed and she doesn't scream bloody murder when I handle her. I could just be paranoid, this is my first time. But I will keep an eye on her for now.

We've had our 6 chicks now for about 3 days and they are all eating and drinking well, but today I started to notice diarrhea in their brooder. We've been keeping them clean, changing out their beddings at least twice a day and keeping up with clean water, adequate food and so on. From what we...

Hi Kelley! Welcome! Haha, I say that like I've been here a long time...I'm a newbie just like you. My fiance Matt and I just got 6 new chicks this past Sat! We are actually getting married on Oahu this Sept...not sure where yet though! Good luck with your chicks! -Ria & Matt

She seems as happy as her other 5 sisters, so for now we'll let her be. But we are definitely keeping an eye on her to see if it goes away on its own, which I'm hoping will be the case!

Hi Lynn! We are in SLC too! Good to see someone closeby We just got our first six this past Saturday. We have 2 barred rocks, 2 buff orpingtons and 2 red sex links! -Ria & Matt

We are first time chicken parents of 2 barred rocks, 2 red sex links and 2 buff orpingtons! This site has been wonderful (and really addicting!) We're learning a lot everyday just being here and reading everything. Our chicks are almost a week old now and eating and drinking fine, except I...