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Hi all - I have a 3yo hen that appears ill and is not eating. Has lost weight and is also dehydrated. I’m giving her hydro hen for electrolytes and egg. She has no strength and doesn’t appear to have an appetite. She is the only sick bird in my flock so I’m not concerned about any flock...

Hi all and hoping to get some feedback from anyone using the ChickenGuard Extreme door. I have been using mine since December of 2020 and have had a number of issues. My run is covered so it doesn’t get pounded by the elements other than temperature and I am the only person to handle the device...

Hi all - I was wondering if you can kindly weigh in and let me know it this is mid winter molting or potentially something worse? The pins are bloody and she is very timid right now. There are also feathers missing on her tail as well as thin on other parts of her body. I cleaned her up and she...

I wanted to ask if anyone out there clips their chicks nails? I have a hen that continues to have leg issues and in the process of helping her, I noticed her very long nails. Is it a thing to clip them if they are too long and if so what is the best way to do it? thanks.

Hi all and not sure if I’m on the right area. I have a hen that is 16 months old with current symptoms of diarrhea, some nasal discharge, and a crop that feels like a full hot water bottle. She is my special girl who on and off for several months has had a bad leg. I’ve ruled out marek’s...

Hi all, being a newbie living in a rural area now I discovered this past spring May Apples! They smelled beautiful and their flower was really pretty. little did I know they have a fruit that looks something like a little lime. Anyone have experience with them? Are they edible? I read an...

Good morning all - My hen’s eye is completely swollen shut this morning. I noticed it on Saturday that it did not look normal. Last night is was worse and looked like there might be some scabbing. This morning is completely swollen shut. I am not sure if the scabbing is due to pecking from...

Good morning all and happy friday! Question for you regarding using redwood shavings in the run. I have access to a local wood shop that has given me access to wood shavings from the projects they are working on and they thought I might be able to use them in the run. The shavings are redwood...

Just moved out of the suburbs and into the country. Many new creatures I need to ID. Any thoughts on the kind of spider?

How do I help her!! There are no vets in the area that will see exotics. Please help

Hi all - I have an 8mo hen that has had a limp for a about a week and as of this afternoon is not walking. She also had a limp about a month ago but after several days it subsided. I have her separated right now but next to the coop for observation. She does not appear to be able to stand or...

After months of planning and several weeks in the build stage we are getting close to the girls moving into their new digs. We are not quite there yet , but making progress and would like to get thoughts from you all to make sure we are on the right track! The coop structure is 8x12 with a 4x8...

Hi All... I’m finally starting the build for the new coop! Thanks to @DobieLover for her ideas on her page. You’re an inspiration and much the ideas I want to implement. I would love to get everyone’s input on how to make make my chicken coop great! So here are the specs I’m going for, and...

Hi all...looking for some help for one of my pullets that appears to be walking with a limp. I checked the bottom of her foot for cuts or sores...nothing. She was walking a bit wonky yesterday and it has become more pronounced today. Holding it up and not taking advantage of free range time...

Hi all! I am in the process of finally building my girls permanent coop! I currently have 5 hens, but plan to build the coop/run to expand to 15 if I catch chicken math fever! We have settled on an 8x12 shed style coop with the hen house portion being 8x8, and the remaining 4x8 of the inside...

I am in the process of building a permanent coop for my ladies and would like your input on Automatic Coop Doors. I like the idea of setting the door to open and close at dusk and dawn. I travel for work...or at least I used to travel for work:)....and like the idea of the door opening/closing...

Hi again - I was hoping to get some confirmation of whether my pearl star leghorn, Butterscotch is a he or a she. I have 5 different breeds in my flock and am a first timer, so as you might guess it is a bit confusing when one grows much larger than the others. There is no base line. She is...

I have been on the fence for weeks and would appreciate any help knowing if my olive egger Deion is a pullet or cockerel. I was told to wait until he was older. He’s 13.5 weeks now and inquiring minds would like to know. Thanks!

Anyone have an idea of this spider. Found it in the greens next to the coop. Never saw anything like it before.

If anyone can help....One of my 5 girls sustained an injury and I’m not sure what to do. I didn’t see the actual injury, but the girls sleep in my garage at night and they almost always huddle together when they sleep. I left for about 20 minutes and came back and there was a fan on the ground...