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Hello, I have one of my Australorps who in the last 24 hrs has developed a swollen area in her cloacal area or has been injured by one of the other hens (no rooster). I have not treated her in any way, but have isolated her with food and water. I have observed her drinking. No other hen is...

About 10 days ago one of my 9 month old hens had massive feather loss in her tail and now most all of them show some degree of loss. No rooster. Ideas?

Egg Laying Australorps have lost most of their tail feathers. Plymouth Rocks and Orpingtons are fine. Is this unique to this breed or is there something lacking in their diet or something I need to do for them? No rooster in the flock. Thanks.

I am using a 250 Watt Infrared heat lamp to add a little heat to a small coop. Will the infrared light also stimulate egg laying in the winter or must it be white light? thanks.

Need a heater to prevent plastic waterers from freezing in Virginia--lows in 20s most nights in winter. Recommendations? Internal deicer for inside plastic waterer or plate underneath? Thanks.

On one of my 4 Austrolorps on each side of her body in the same basic area, there is a black raw looking area about the size of a quarter. What could this be? How do I treat it?

Hello, Can someone help me determine the sex of this 10 week old Plymouth Rock?

I have been reading the threads on automatic chicken coop doors and still a bit confused. Need something relatively easy to install, suitable for Virginia winters, has a sensor so my chickens won't be crushed, easy to program (don't need wifi), and will be used within a coop in what we hope is...

My granddaughter and I will be starting a Coop of 12 hens in the spring. Would love advice.