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    Mud on face? Or something else?

    Not that I know of. The only thing is there are large patches of mud in the run from water spilling so maybe she was rolling around in the mud and got some on her? Plus an injury? I’m just wondering if it’s pox or some kind of other disease I should be worried about. If it’s just bullying I will...
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    Mud on face? Or something else?

    We are getting a lot of mosquitoes and other bugs around now that it’s super hot so that would make sense
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    Mud on face? Or something else?

    I’ve witnessed light bickering (small peck or bite but nothing crazy). But I believe this one is the top of the pecking order that bullies some of the others so maybe the others got fed up and fought back? This just seems so extreme because she looked totally normal yesterday and now she looks...
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    Mud on face? Or something else?

    I noticed 2 of my chickens seem to have something on their face and eyes. It thought it was mud at first glance (their run has some muddy spots where their water leaked) but it’s hard and doesn’t come off easily when I tried to wipe it with a wet cloth. It also looks like there is some blood and...
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    Broody hen affecting others’ laying?

    They are in an enclosed run so I don’t think they are hiding the eggs. They are also on a pretty consistent schedule of when I can find eggs and it hasn’t been on that schedule for a few days now.
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    Broody hen affecting others’ laying?

    Not usually. We have them in a large enclosed run, but I did let them all out to free range a little yesterday. But that was later in the afternoon, much later than when they usually lay. I checked the usually hiding spots and found no eggs.
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    Broody hen affecting others’ laying?

    I didn’t think of that I bet you’re right 😂 so will they resume once she calms down?
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    Who is at the bottom of your flock’s pecking order?

    This beauty is Ruby. My RIR. She’s VERY vocal and definitely the sassiest of my flock. But she’s constantly being snapped at by some of the others. She always has to wait to eat until some of the others in the flock are away from the feed. I feel bad for her so I give her extra treats (and...
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    Broody hen affecting others’ laying?

    I have 6 hens all a little over a year old. One of my Brahmas has just gone broody. Pulled the feathers off her belly, won’t leave the nesting box, screeching at me and the other hens if we come near, the whole thing. I’m unable to give her fertilized eggs or babies, so I am going to try putting...
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    Do I have a rooster?

    I will try to get some good pictures of the others tomorrow and update this post. Thanks!
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    Do I have a rooster?

    Glad to hear! I was considering getting up early to see if I can catch the crower. And thank you! The chickens love the succulents too haha
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    Do I have a rooster?

    Attached is a picture of Rue, our 12-13 week old Buff Brahma. My neighbor said they hear a rooster crow this morning and I’m thinking if it was one of mine, it would be Rue (or if it really is a he, we’ll change it to “Roo”:p). They are slightly larger than the other Brahmas, and they have been...
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    Tips for keeping chickens out of certain areas

    I check on them throughout the day and shoo them back to the main yard when I catch them on the side of the house, but I don’t know if I have the time to camp out over there all day haha
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    Tips for keeping chickens out of certain areas

    Hi! New chicken owner here. I have 6 chickens around the ages of 12-13 weeks. We let them free range in our backyard during the day. They roam around our grass and garden, but also like to go to the side of the house occasionally and hangout. I’d prefer them to not go over there since it’s where...
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    Can chicks find grit outside on their own?

    I’d like to start taking my 2-3 week old chicks outside for 15-20 minutes while the weather is good enough to get them accustomed to outside (and to let them have more room to explore). I was going to bring their food and water out with us and put it in the barricaded area, but I don’t have any...
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