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    HELP! Raggedy Ann's waddle is swollen and black!!

    What is wrong with Raggedy Ann's waddles? 1 year 7 month old Buff Orpington hen. Just popped up today and she was immediately isolated. She has been eating and drinking. I put probiotics, acidifiers, and electrolytes in her water. I havent seen her poop yet. Her crop is kinda squishy and large...
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    Bought as an ISA brown... im guessing ISA not? Breed help please!!

    5 weeks old. Need help with breed. Was in the ISA brown pullet brooder. Didn't notice the feet till we got home.
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    Gender help on 12 wo Easter Eggers

    This one has me stumped! Easter Egger breed 12 weeks old. The color pattern on the feathers makes it even harder to tell if the hackle feathers are round or pointed.
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    They said ISA Brown. Isa sure theyre wrong...

    This little one came out of the ISA Brown Pullet bin. I picked her because she was the smallest out of them all. Got her home and she has feathered feet. Any guesses on breed?
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    Temperatures are rising!! How do you keep your chickens cool in the coop, run, and or brooders?!?!

    It hit 98 degrees yesterday and today it will be even hotter. It's only May!!! We have set up misters, we have fans, we have tarps running all across the runs for shade, I give frozen fruit and vegetables, and I make sure they have cool fresh water (often with ice added) several times a day...
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    Let's talk Oregano Essential Oil for Chickens... Uses? Dosing? Benefits? Can it be used daily?

    I have seen so many recommendations for oregano essential oil, not only for chickens but for human consumption as well, but mostly when a sickness occurs. I know I have read an article or two about Oregano Essential Oil being used daily as a preventative/immune booster for chickens but, I cannot...
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    Mystery Bantam that doesnt like it's own kind.... breed? Does aggressive = Cockrell?

    Any idea on breed or sex? It cannot stand other chickens and attacks any size chicken but is the biggest sweetheart when it comes to humans, well me. Will be 4 weeks old Monday. Came from Tractor Supply in the Assorted Bantam Brooder. Gray/silver not feathered legged.
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    Bantam chick from hell with little man syndrome... How do I break this tiny cute A**hole?

    This 3 week old bantam has little guy sydrome BAD (not the feather legged one). Idk what to do with him/her. I'm running out of room and want to put everyone together that are around the same age (slow introductions of course) but he/she will NOT allow it. Let's call this bantam HULK for now...
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    Mystery bantam chick!? Breed? Sex? To early?

    Any idea what breed this sweetheart is? Feathered feet, silver, white, and grey, super sweet and TINY! My 3 day old Barred Rocks are bigger than he/she is and it's 3 weeks old. Probably too soon to sex, but what's your best guess?
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    Can combs help determine sex?

    These all came from the same place and time. Supposed to be Golden Laced Wyandottes. My question is: can you tell the sex by the comb at 3 weeks old?? Pictures are for reference of the two types of combs I have in the 7 chick crew. I have noticed that the flatter wider combs vary between...
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    Can combs help determine sex?

    These all came from the same place and time. Supposed to be Golden Laced Wyandottes. My question is: can you tell the sex by the comb at 3 weeks old?? Pictures are for reference of the two types of combs I have in the 7 chick crew. I have noticed that the flatter wider combs vary between...
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    First time with sickness.... Sneezing & Congestion... How do I treat? Do I treat them all?

    Video link on reddit of chick Tuesday night at end of post (couldnt upload here): 1 week 4 day old chick (we think silkie) started sneezing Tuesday night. We've had her since day one and she's been healthy, energetic, eating and drinking. 4pm Tuesday I did my normal pasty butt check and she had...
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