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If anyone else has a backyard, and a popular bird feeder in it, they may somewhat relate to the following creative licensing. Based on the fact that a persistent nuthatch family insists upon taking up an unlicensed residence in a birdhouse meant to attract bluebirds, all that remains is to...

So, I have a very happy pair of small bantams that live a small bantam life in a massive chicken tractor they have all to themselves. Tractor weighs maybe 300lbs, they weigh about 3.5lbs (total combined). For such a small flock, they get along great, and my rooster is a nice gentleman to his...

I was told to start a thread regarding this issue so here goes; Is there anything I can buy at TSC or over he counter for a possible ear infection? My rooster has been dealing with an issue since last Oct and I have narrowed down the possibilities to a probable ear infection. Symptoms have...

How in the world do you get your chicken to take this stuff? I pulled down on the wattles, opened the chicken's mouth. He closes it, I open it. Attempted to put bread tidbit soaked in Dulcolax stool softener in his mouth (he wouldn't eat the bread himself). Barely get it in, he shakes it out...

First and foremost, I must report that my rooster has most thoroughly assumed and defined his role of Flock Sentinel. His innate sense of immediate danger enables him to very frequently save the other chickens from potentially disastrous fates. Naturally, this includes saving the fellow...

Some general observations: Leadership is assumed rather than bestowed. Further clarification of this statement is unnecessary as it is impossible. Following is still leading. A guiding set of principles is best governed by those who can best determine their own objective(s). Typically the hens...

I am trying to address a potential crop issue with my bantam rooster, who has been swallowing, reaching, and shaking his head in discomfort for months now (video below). Based on what I have read, flushing his crop with water seems like a natural and somewhat gentle solution to try to resolve...

Chicken stuff - has anyone figured out nifty tricks for containing things like feed, tools, or bedding? I've seen some feed and tack room organization images online, but not much for chickens! Some ideas: •Cereal containers for oyster, grit, and treats •Rolling furniture dollies under the...

Although there are undoubtedly more than 6 explanations as yet undetected despite prolonged contemplation, I would like to submit the following suppositions for review: 6 reasons why chickens (may be) good at getting what they want Disregard of foreign language barriers. Lively conversations...

I cannot figure this one out. My bantam boy keeps swallowing and head shaking constantly. Something is really bugging him. I don't think it's gapeworms as he has been wormed with Safeguard - 5 days, full dose. My other chicken is not doing this. I switched their feed from crumbles to pellets...

A random turkey hen arrived during spring yardwork today, and I'm confused. So far, she has eaten out of my hand, stood around despite running chainsaws, took a nap in the woods, and is currently taking a dust bath in the flower bed. She chirps a lot. I'm not familiar with turkeys, but this...

House under siege in northern MI, 6 degrees, 2 feet of snow. Male cardinal engaged in guerilla warfare campaign targeting all glass windows located on northeastern quadrant of domicile. Cardinal calls his reflection inflammatory names prior to repeated attacks at alternating locations...

Facts: My name is pretty girl I am about 1 year old I am a sebright/d'uccle bantam mix My owner is newer to chickens (especially broodies) I lay about 8 small eggs and then go broody I do some hard time in broody jail and reluctantly snap out of it in 3-6 days, not before During this time I...

In addition to their normal bug-hunting, I noticed that my chickens specifically eat dandelion leaves (not the flowers) pretty often. Besides attempting to remind me to eat more salad, does anyone know why they like dandelion leaves so much? They actually have me wondering of there is...

The culprit: 50lb flock raiser crumbles from Purina. Our entire garage is completely infested with grain mites which I didn't notice until I noticed (or felt) them crawling up my arm after I scooped out some feed. I could tell you my long, sad story about our attempts to battle these creatures...

Any ideas as to how I could flush mount an automatic coop door around the white 2 x 4 trim pieces? You can see how the edges jut out around the door (red arrows). Also pictured: the coop door from the inside.

I noticed today that my hen's feet are looking a little rough. Which confuses me, because she has not been outside very much all winter. My coop had been parked in the garage, with pine shavings that are changed frequently, and a sand bath. Any ideas why her scales might look this way?

ISO chickens watching chickens! In light of recent events, have anyone else's chickens been binge-watching youtube? Here is a picture of my hen watching hens while enjoying a snack. Of course, she doesn't consider herself a pet or anything like that.

So, I finally made a pvc gravity feeder and was patting myself on the back for about 5 minutes. But, trapped in the neverending cycle of continuous chicken improvement, I would like to seal off the bottom 3-4 inches or so, so pellets don't end up in the bottomless pit and never get touched (or...

Random question: I have this huge amount of chia seeds that no one in my house seems to want to eat, so I was wondering, can I safely feed them in some form to my chickens? Maybe sprout them? If so, how do I do that? Thoughts/experiences?