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Hi- We have 8 chickens, one of which is a bantam cochin. They are about 8 months old. Her behavior has gotten increasingly more concerning. She has started to walk backwards and her plummage seems to be thinner and less full. She has a funny coat anyway given that she is a frizzle, but she...

Hi! This is my first small flock of chickens. They were born in early June. I have 8 in all: 1 red star, 1 BO, 1 Wyandotte, 2 silkies, 1 cochin, 1 frizzle cochin (bantam), and 1 crested polish. It is a wonderful flock with great birds for pets/laying. I think of my egg layers, the only one...

My husband just finished building a palace for our 8 standard/bantam chickens that is all of the things it needs to be. Airy, easy to clean, safe etc. The only problem I see is that half of the run is getting packed down with damp, hard, soil. It is humid so it is starting to smell. I will...

Ok, so this is my first batch of chickens. I have an adorable black silkie who occassionally bobs her head to the side, like she has a twitch but slower. I know it is weird, but I was wondering if anyone else has seen this. Her behavior is totally fine otherwise, so I am not too concerned...

My friend has a hen that is dying a slow death. She is unable to walk on her crooked feet and spayed legs. They can't afford to pay a vet to put her down. Is there a quick and painless way to euthanize her? Yuck! Thanks, I hope I am not in her position with my chicks some day.

Can anyone give me the basic how to to get set up for electric fencing? We have an 8x8 coop/run under construction with a metal roof. What suppplies do we need to set up an electric fence? Can you buy an all inclusive kit? Also, where would you wire the coop. Around the top perimeter and...

My 2 week old Buff ate 2 moths that flew into the brooder. One was by accident, and then my lovely husband wanted to see it, so he put another one in. She seems to be fine, I know this will happen when they are outside in a few weeks, but are they too young to handle that kind of food now?

Hi, I know there have been may posts on this site regarding size of coop/run, I have some new chicks, 3 bantams and 5 standards. The coop is half way there, and has a metal roof over the entire thing. I was wondering if the fact that it is shaded will be an issue. There doesn't seem to be...

Can anyone offer some basic guidelines on keeping chickens lice, worm, mite free? Are there steps you can take to prevent this on a regular basis? I hear, apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper, DE??, dusting. Would love to avoid creepy bugs etc. BEFORE they get into my flock. First time...

Can anyone give me some basic guidelines for "extra" foods? Such as, what are the top extra treats to offer the chickens, how old should they be before offering treats, and how much? I am sure this information is on this site, but there is so much material to go through! Thanks!! Love this...

Can anyone suggest a cheap method for feeding and watering chicks. Mine come next week. My first time! I am interested in homemade ideas and inexpensive already assembled ones with the pros and cons to each would be so helpful. I heard the water gets pretty dirty, so thoughts on that too...

coop halfway there. My husband has modified the playhouse coop and we have been in discussions about predator proofing it. It has a metal roof and will be completely surrounded by hardware cloth. The coop inside is up off the ground with a main door that locks and a door for egg collection...

I am getting so excited to start raising a small flock of chickens with my young family. I have been worried that our chicken coop when finished will not be foolproof against critters. Now after reading all these posts about raccoons, fshers, oppossums, etc. I am petrified. The coop is...

I apologize if this has already been posted by someone else, but I have some questions and knew this was the place to go! Sorry so long! My wonderful husband is working hard on our 8X8 playhouse coop. We are so excited to join this unique community! 1) Right now there are two ventilation...

Could anyone give me some suggesstions on a good, safe, starter coop? My husband, three young kids and I are new to this, but really want to have chickens. He is going to build us a coop, but there seem to be so many design options. We want something attractive, easy to clean, and inexpensive...