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While feeding my flock just right now, I saw some droppings with a very long, thin, noodle-like thing. After some research, it turned out to be roundworms. Some of my chickens have had diarrhea/looser droppings for some time, and I had been thinking of bringing in a sample to the vet so they...

While my family and I were gone on vacation, our neighbors were taking care of the chickens. When we got back (last night), they said that one of the chickens had a broken leg and wouldn't step on that leg. They were on vacation for a couple days as well, during which some family friends took...

My backyard flock consists of one silkie rooster (same size as a standard hen when counting the fluff :)), and 10 laying hens about 2.5 years old. When my rooster mounts them, he tends to "slip" on their backs towards the hen's neck. This makes it so that he cannot "do the deed." This spring...

The first time I tried setting eggs under a broody (this spring), none of the eggs hatched or even developed. I remember when my mother and I were candeling eggs to check for fertility (I now know that is not possible without breaking them open), some of the eggs were very porous and some other...

I have recently been debating whether or not to start keeping quail, because they seem like very enjoyable and fascinating creatures! Coturnix quail would be the type I would have because their egg/meat production is much better than the others. What are the most important construction details...

We got two SLWs (Silver Laced Wyandotte) (plus six other chicks) for our broody hen after none of the eggs hatched. For some reason, the two SLWs are very different from each other. #1 is a typical SLW minus the "single" comb. #2 has many white patches and a rose/cushion comb. #1: #2:

Hello, everyone! On March 29, we set 11 eggs from our mixed flock under a broody hen. With the due date for the chicks sometime between the 17th and 18th of April (today/tomorrow!), and an idea for a genetic "scavenger hunt" at school (we are on the genetics unit right now), I have a few...

I have no idea what the white stuff in Milky's comb is. It has been there for quite some time so I don't think it is bad, but it doesn't look good, either. Does anyone know what this is or how to get rid of it? About the feet issues, Milky has molted his leg feathers, but never grew them...

I have been getting eggs like these for a while now, but this one seems pretty bad... Is this some sort of health problem for chickens or can I just leave the chickens as be for now? BTW, the small white bumps come off onto my fingers if I touch them for a bit, but the larger brown ones do not...

I was out this morning testing out my new DSLR when I took this picture of my BSL, Tiny. Should I be concerned about this white thing in her eye, or am I just stressing for no apparent reason? Thanks, 11ChickenGirl11

When I was in our chickens' coop today to check on them about 30 minutes ago, I noticed that one of our two Australorps, Midnight, may be broody (She was inside one of the nest boxes and laying on 5 eggs). I reached under her and pulled out one of the eggs. When it put it back near her, she...

So since about the middle of December we had a rat problem. There are 5 MILLION HOLES IN THE GROUND near and under the coop door and inside the chickens' run. I have seen a rat or two in the run at night and none of the hens have been hurt, so far... But it is also very annoying to trip over...

One of my silkie rooster's spurs are curing in an odd direction. It comes out of his leg and then travels up abruply. As it curls to the side it touches his back toe. I am a bit afraid it will hurt him and if I need to remove the spur somehow. It is too tight to use the hot potatoe meathod...

Hi, I have a waddling hen that looks egg bound or constipated...I did not feel an egg but idk. She hesitates to jump from high places and this night she was sleeping outside until I saw her and put her in the coop like 15 minutes ago. At like 1 o clock, earlier today, I was in the coop...

Kind of a long story, but here it goes... June, date unknown, 2012 Finnaly decided to get some chickens. Went up to the farm and there were 3 hens, production red. We got them and brought them home. Lived a normal, happy chicken life. For a while. October 21, 2013 After thinking...

Probably my thousandth post about this topic (lol not really). I have no idea what gender this little critters are!! One day they look like a hen, next day cockerel. It is so frustrating! Here are the pictures of my Easter egger "hen", Nutty: Thank you!

My "pullets" are almost 11 weeks old... And they will be having their naming ceremony(LOL) so I just need to make sure that this little chick is a GIRL NOT A GUY. The thing that threw me off is that the comb is medium pink but small. Here are the pics: Thank you :)

Just what the thread title says...some of my 9-10 week old chicks beaks are pealing or cracking. My barred Plymouth rocks are one of the worst ones. The top layer of the beak is basically gone near the tip. One of my black stars beaks have almost split in half at the tip as well. Thankfully...

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Ok, so my 10 chicks are 7 weeks and I need some help identifilying if they are a roo or hen. Please note that I was not able to take pictures of all of them. Thanks:). Barred rock#1 Barred rock#2 Black star#1 Black star#2 americauna#1 Americauana#2