Recent content by Breezey

Terriers are highly prey driven so yes management is the first step. You don't want your dog to practice barking and chasing the chickens because he/she will get better at it and it could escalate. I would recommend a clicker. They can be found at any pet store for a buck or two. Here is a...

Hi there! My girls were laying slow during moult (expected) but now they seemed to have dropped off laying entirely. I got them a protein supplement but that hasn't seemed to help. Any suggestions other than artificial light? I'd like to do things to make sure they are happy and healthy...

I've repeatedly found my "lowest in the pecking order" cuddled up outside the coop. I pick her up and place her inside every evening and shut them in. Recently I have found her in the coop on her own (although not cuddled up snugly with the others.)

Newbie here. My three month old chicken has deformed legs. I initially thought it was splayed leg that I saw too late but it seems that they are growing increasingly deformed. After combing through the forums it seems that it may be a vitamin deficiency. The thought has crossed my mind that...

The saga continues... She seemed to have passed some sort of parasite. She's doing remarkably better. Standing up (although a little wobbly) eating and drinking on her own. Since yesterday she's been eating, drinking and consequently pooping alot! I found what looked like a worm or maggot...

Thanks everyone! She drank water on her own this morning and started eating on her own today. It's so helpful to have some experienced handlers share advice!

My four week old chick went sick for seemingly no reason this week. She was laying on the floor unable to stand and burning up. I put her in a box lined with towels to get her away from her trampling sisters. I read that petalite can help hydrate and get the sugar up until they are able to...

Just a few newbie questions: How old should my chicks be before I take the lamp off? They are currently inside the house. How old to start introducing other foods? What are some things to look out for? Already survived pasty butt! Thanks so much!