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Pictured below is my rooster Steven. He is an 8-month-old barnyard mix. He was a shiny smooth handsome bird. In the past 1-2 weeks I noticed he had missing feathers on his neck behind his wattles. I thought maybe it was from his wattles dipping into one of their snacks and then sticking to his...

We all know how much dust those birds can create, so I'm just wondering who wears some kind of respiratory protection when they are in and around the coop - and when! Have you had any issues from not wearing a mask? Please vote and leave a comment below!

I have been so excited to share my new coop with everyone. I finally got my coop page done, I will need to make some edits and updates, but I couldn't wait to post it. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-covert.78953/

I have a 4-month-old Columbian Rock pullet, Pheobe (who is of course one of my favorites), that has been open-mouth breathing for 1-2 weeks. She does not appear to be in distress, she doesn't typically stretch her neck out to increase air intake. She's walking around looking normal until she...

I went to give my chicks some fresh water about 30 minutes ago, the door didn’t close behind me and 4 chicks got out. I was able to get 3 back in but one of my flighty breeds, an azure blue, decided to run down through the woods. I followed her for about 10 minutes but she got into brush that...

Miss Velma insisted on being broody, so as a Mother’s Day gift to her I allowed her to remain on 4 eggs, one from each of my ladies. Congrats PJ, you’re going to be a dad! She has been incubating her soon to be hatched babies in the coop with the rest of the flock. I was thinking the whole...

Yes this is another hen or roo post… Mavis, is a 12 week old bantam EE. She is my first bantam, I didn’t know if they matured at different rates than standard sized breeds. I’m thinking hen, but that could be wishful thinking. Of the 10 chicks we got in May, I know 5/10 are roos. I chose her...

Yesterday I noticed white spots along the edges of my ardisia plant. I had watered it on Friday and did not notice anything at that time. Once I discovered these spots I sprayed the plants with my mixture I have mixed up for spider mite (I know this isn’t spider mite but it seems to be a good...

This afternoon I had been sitting out on the deck, listening to music, having a drink, and enjoying the beautiful day. It was pretty hot out and I had been out for a couple of hours so I decided to come inside. Before I went in, I walked up to where my 10 littles were relaxing in the shade, dust...

Yesterday was a big day for our 10 little babies, it was their first time exploring outside the run, including our wee bantam EE. They are 8-9 weeks old. I think it was bigger deal for me than them as I was so worried about them. Our older girls were much older than these guys when I let them...

After being away for 4 days, I just got home and discovered that one of my girls has bumblefoot in her toe. I immediately went to the instructions on how to treat in The Chicken Health Handbook (I'm also going to review some articles on BYC!) My question for now is, would it be better to use...

Hello!! I am a relatively new plant mom, I've been getting serious about this since about January and have a nice little collection now. They just brighten up a space! I have a Bird of Paradise I bought from Home Depot 2-3 months ago, I just finished treating it for spider mites (my first time...

Hello! I have an easter egger who dabbled in broodiness last July. I was able to break her by putting her in broody jail for a week. I am wondering if anyone has any idea what the chances are of her repeating her broodiness this summer. Since she did it last year does that mean she's likely to...

I'm starting this thread to help update and educate anyone in Nova Scotia Canada who is looking for information regarding the current avian influenza situation in our province. I will continue updates as I receive them. I am going to share the information I have dating back from February to...

I wanted to let you all know I have 5 tiny stalkers. No matter where I am in the house, they find me and stand outside that particular window. Phillip, the rooster was crowing at the front door this morning. I opened the door and yelled ‘you have your own house, go home!’ In case I go missing...

Sorry in advance for one of those posts with very little information but asking for advice :barnie I will give a little winded back story so you can try to understand why I do with my flock what I do. I'm in Nova Scotia, we currently have an outbreak of avian influenza, although if you search...

Well, it finally happened. My "old" girls (EE who only turn 2 in May), finally started laying again. Neither had laid an egg since late September, early October when they started their molt. We had moved in December, so that could have added stress to their systems... but 5 months?! My husband...

In decorating the new house, one thing I decided I needed was a photo wall of the chickens. I decided to go with black and white shots, I liked the look and feel it gave. I was so excited when this project finally came together and I’m super happy with the results. Thought I’d share and see...

HI guys! I do not currently have any birds other than chickens. Through my work I have a client that is now putting me in her will to take her 3 birds when it's time. She has indicated to me that this will be sooner (in a few years?) rather than later, as she is 67 and wants them to be in a new...

Hello everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything. We have been very busy finishing our new home (we move in next weekend) so I haven’t had much time for socials. But thought I’d give a little update as I have my morning coffee. This past summer I rehomed my rooster. He has just over...