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It appears that two of my 16 chickens have runny stool. Im not sure who has the issue. all chickens are eating well and appear healthy. 10 of the chickens are 1 1/2 years old and 6 are 7 months old. I welcome any advice. Thank you

She is much larger than the other chickens (7 in the group purchased at the end of April). She is being aggressive with the other chickens in her group but not with the other original 10 that are now 14 months old. She was crowing one morning but it was not a super loud crow. She was then...

You find that you have an egg in your jacket pocket when you get to work. Please add on...I would love to hear other folks stories...

I have 10 chickens, all 10 months old: Black australorp, buff orpington, white silkie, black laced Wynadotte, golden Wyandotte, cinnamon queen, light brahma, black sex link, Plymouth barred rock, Easter Egger. They all get along well. I built a beautiful coop 10x 12 ft and have an attached...

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I found 5 small eggs hidden in a small dugout area. 8 of my chickens are 17 weeks and 2 of them are 22 weeks. These are the first eggs I have seen. Im not sure how long they were outside. Temps here 60-high 70s some low 80's. It is safe for me to eat these eggs since I don't know how long...

All my 10 pullets most 8 weeks, one 12 weeks and one 13 wks have a large lampoon the left side of their chest. They appear healthy and are eating normally. Is this normal. They are still on chick crumbles and have a large covered run with grass that is now getting a bit long.

I would like plans with the following criteria: Possible to build by someone with no building experience, suitable for 15-20 chickens, although I have 10 pullets now 8 weeks old, one 15 weeks, and another 13 weeks, affordable, decent looking but not fancy- I like rustic, I like the idea of a...

Ooh I am so frustrated. I went out to my predator proof converted dog kennel 12 x 12 with my coop centrally placed. My 4 week old chicks are in the brooder now with no heat lamp, temp 68, draft free. I was contemplating putting them into their pen and coop this week when I saw a large hole...

See my message yesterday: 12 day old easter egger now 3 days being tired, sleeping, now not eating or drinking. Should I give her Poultry "Nutri Drench"? The rest of the chicks 8 total are fine. Temp 90. changing water and adding food daily. All had Mareks vaccination. Thank you Jessica

She is one of 8 chicks all 12 days old. The easter egger over the past 2 days has been not as active as others but can walk and get up quickly when she wishes and is taking water and chick food. She is also lying on her side; alternating between sides and has one leg outstretched. There is no...

My chicks are now 11 days old. They are doing well in the brooder in the basement. I just wanted to see if what I have done to predator proof their area sufficient. I have placed my coop inside a chain link dog kennel with a roof ( 12 x 12 ft/144 square feet) and put 1/4 " hardware cloth...

I'm looking for recommendations for the best netting for a run area. This is to keep the hawks away. The area is 12 x 40 feet; 6 ft high

Hey all, Does anyone have plans for something comparable to this coop/run? Im new to chickens. My 8 chicks are coming on 4/29. I have someone who will build it but he needs plans. Thank you so much

I ordered 8 chicks (hens) which will arrive on 4/29. Im looking for advice about buying/building a chicken coop/run. We have 2 acres in New England, mostly grass, some gardens, some weeds in suburbs. I have a coop for 8-10 chickens on order which should come to tractor supply this week. I...