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Sorry for the long post! Trying to give all info. i cannot decide if my Barnevelder is being bullied or sick. I have had chickens for a few years now, so there is no problem with my set (run, coop, feeders, etc). I have 1 Silkie Roo (who has no game whatsoever!!! No fertile eggs here!) 3 full...

I have an emaciated hen and found 2 sores under her wings yesterday. No mites, etc. I have attached a poop pic, I just took. She is not being bullied, but is kind of a loner. I have 7 hens and 1 silkie roo. I was debating whether to treat for coccidiosis or worms (when I accidentally deleted...

There are ants in the PDZ on my poop board. I guess they are looking for moisture, it is so dry here in AL. I have no DE, Sevin Dust or anything. Got any ideas?

I have noticed that I have several poops from different chickens that have pale orange urates. I have 9 in my mixed flock, mixed ages. Chickens are eating well, feel well and look healthy. I am not feeding them anything orange, like sweet potatoes, carrots, etc. No visible blood either...

I have 2 hens that I think maybe sick. They have lost feathers around their face and necks, they are thin and their crops are empty, but I see them eating. They have those crazy, stressed eyes and are sticking close to each other. I haven’t seen any type of fighting, feather pulling etc. My...

So, I have a new hen I am trying to integrate with my bantams, particularly a Silkie Roo. For now, she has integrated herself with a hen & 4 chicks. I put the Roo in “jail” yesterday so the new hen would come “outside”. She came outside, but then stood by him in jail. When they were all...

I will be integrating a Black Copper Maran into a Bantam Flock led by a Silkie Roo. I do have another standard hen (who was raised with the bantams) who is raising 4 standard chicks right now. I know the see don’t touch integration, but the Roo is not happy about the new hen. I have been out...

Brief rundown: 11 month old French Copper Maran I have had for 12 days. Initially broken feathers and lots of missing feathers, pale wattles and comb, profuse bloody, yellow, green, white diarrhea. She has been treated for mites (non were ever visible), treated with Safe-Guard goat dewormer &...

I bought an 11 month old hen last week, she had profuse diarrhea, possible history of mites. Lots of missing and broken feathers, comb and wattles appeared anemic. Stool sample was negative, per vet. I started Corid anyway, due to blood in her stool. She is still passing blood, diarrhea is...

I am treating the hen I picked up yesterday for mites, I don’t see any. But, apparently the previous owner dusted the chicken and food with DE for mites and worms. Here is her explosive diarrhea. What is something broad I could treat her with for parasites, worms, etc?

I picked up a hen today. My brain said “leave her,” but my heart said “you cannot leave her.” This hen has broken feathers, bald spots on her back and vent. I assume from over-mating? She has lots of dander, sort of like a molt. Her comb is not a good color. She went Kamikaze running back and...

I have a Broody Blue Favacauna that I am thinking about putting new chicks under her to raise. I have 2 Silkie Hens that are not broody, but I know they would be such good mamas. I guess my question would be, if hens aren’t broody, do they accept raising new chicks or not? I have always...

19 wk old Silkie and I just observed this noise. I think she was fine this morning and is walking around.

They say feathering is consistent with pullet. It is only 10 weeks right now, so maybe early? Bantam Easter Egger

I am in North AL. I have a 14 week old Silkie. I noticed yesterday when I got scratch out for the flock, she didn’t run over like she usually does. I actually only saw her eat 3 pieces. She was just sitting all fluffed up later, so I brought her to the basement thinking she was cold. Her crop...

What gender is this 6 wk old Bantam Easter Egger? I can get more pics if needed. ETA: the black and white to the left is also a BEE. Both are suppose to be pullets

This is from 3 different chicks, I am pretty sure. I will add more info in the pictures. I am in North Alabama where our temps are now staying below 40’s. There has been some very strong smelling poops the past week that just doesn’t smell right. From a 6 week old chick I am pretty sure...

I purchased 5 Buff Bantam Brahmas from My Pet Chicken, 4 Pullets and 1 Cockerel. They are about 13 weeks old and tend to stick to their themselves, usually perched up in the run. They are very flighty, super fast and hard to catch. I am just not loving them like I am the Silkies and Cochins...

1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) Red Production / 18 months / feels thinner 2) What is the behavior, exactly. Poopy butt, occasional open mouth breathing, standing, not wanting to move or lie down, yellow/white diarrhea...

I think she is about 8 weeks and she was given to me by accident (for a Bantam Cochin). The lady said it was a Crele Orpington??? I don’t see anything on the internet like her.