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I think they look like Australorps, they have the beautiful black, glossy feathers with the blues and greens in them, but they have a bright white spot by their "ear", and they lay white eggs. I've asked and asked, but so far haven't gotten any answers

I have a sneezy, coughing chicken so I've been doing some research and from what I've read she either has a viral/bacterial/fungal infection or gape worm. How can I tell the difference without sticking something down her throat (not comfortable doing that) or fighting to find a vet that sees...

I had a friend hatch out some eggs for me, the chicks are 6-7 weeks old now. I think I know what I have, as far as hens and roosters, just looking for a little backup on what I am thinking. If I post a pic, can someone guess with me? I have 1 mixed barred rock/white leghorn, 5 brown leghorn...

I've been raising chickens since earlier this year and got 3 chickens from one person and 6 from another. They were all healthy and clean, with the exception of my bantam. I did a lot of research to see what kinds of problems I might have, and saw that lice and mites were one thing to look out...

OK I am having a chicken dilemma, I think. Last night I discovered my chickens have mites, I went to check on them before I went to bed last night and the bantam was chirpy when I touched her rear, so I looked to make sure she wasn't egg bound, and saw she was missing feathers on her rear and...

I am new to chickens, and found this group while doing a search on a few things. Looking forward to getting to know everyone!