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Is there anything one can do with a 4 day old chick that can't poop. At least we think that is the problem. She seems to be straining but nothing comes out. Her butt is clean.

Our first mail order from Ideal arrived this morning. 11 speckled sussex and 11 c marans. One of the CMs is weak, can barely stand. Any suggestions on what to do? Thanks

We have a young hen that will not leave the nest box. She will try to peck you if you reach in the box. I tried to feel under her to see if there were eggs under her and didn't feel any. So is this a broody or compacted eggs. What are the options if it is a compact? Thanks

We need to find some SS chicks. Our oldest grandson who spent a week with us and fell in love with the chickens. He helped me gather eggs and feed treats. It was such a sight to see 50 hens surround him while he feed them bread. He called me from his home and said, Pop we gotta get some...

What's the deal with young hens? We have 17 BR, 14 BO, 17 RIR, and 4 CinQns. The BO's and BR's are just starting to lay. We are finding eggs everywhere, under trees, in tubs, on the sidewalk, under the roost, in the corner of the coop with 12 nesting boxes 2 ft above. Let them in my garden...

My wife and I are new to the chicken craze, so we need your help!! We lost a 14 wk old BO last week. I noticed she was not feeling well and picked her up, when I did clear fluid came out of her mouth. We put her in a seperate cage and within 24 hrs she was gone. She had very red skin around...

Howdy all!! My wife and I are new to the forum and we must say this site is very informative and helpful. Just wish we had found it sooner. We have started our flock with 15 BO, 17 BR, 14 RIR, and 7 EE chicks. The BO are 13 wks, the BR and RIR are 10 wks, and the EE are 5 wks. We keep the...