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I received my chicks from Hoover last year. One, that was supposed to be a RIR and was colored very similarly, had a small poof of feathers on her head. I assumed she was some polish cross, but she is now laying blue-green eggs! Any guesses?

I have 6 hens. One is 2 years old, the others are 1. One of them has been lethargic, not laying, has feather loss above her tail feathers, under her wings and on her chest, and is separating herself from the flock, so there is obviously a problem. Because egg production has been a bit lower over...

A few of my girls look like this, as well. No lice or mites, though I sprinkled them with DE anyway. I cleaned out the co-op, as well. Mine are all acting normal....except one. I have one that is keeping to herself and has some soiled vent feathers. I'm following!

I have FINALLY discovered the issue! A day or so after this post, she began acting normally again. Her beak was cracked. It has been repaired. Apparently, the blood in her stool was from the lubricant and exam. I gave all of my girls antibiotics, Apple cider vinegar, and put some garlic powder...

If it helps to know, we feed Nutrena Layer crumbles with occasional garden treats. The girls have not been wormed. I also haven't checked her crop. I was sort of confused upon examining her and came in to research further. Her temperature seems normal. I have seen her both eat and drink over the...

I have four backyard hens. They are around 5 months old. All but one lays just about daily. My first and most consistent layer hasn't laid since Sunday. Since then, she has stayed in the run when I let the others free range and often seems tired. My first guess was that she was egg bound. We...

Hello all! I have my first small flock of four RIRs. I have gotten so much great information from BYC so far! I am a homeschooling mom of four boys. I work part-time as an ABA therapist and run an etsy shop. I'm really enjoying my girls, but also have a question. I have a small (3x2x2 1/2')...