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We have cleaned all three coops used Sevin dust on everything and replaced bedding. I will dust all the birds once they roost this evening. Thank you for your help.

I just went into the coop to check for eggs. Is it possible that red mites caused this? My arm was covered. By the way, they eat regular layer pellets with the occasional veggie treat.

JJ, no new chickens. Bio-security and all that. Too many chickens to notice what his poop looks like. He's always the porker in the coop until the last day or so. I'm going out to try and take a picture. Thanks for your posts.

Thanks, the black on his comb may be just that. What has me really anxious is how pale he is. I'm going out to see if I can take a picture. i'll be back.

Yes.

I have a very special to me Black Copper Marans roo that is almost a year old. he had some dark spots on his comb this week that i thought were dried blood spots from an altercation with another rooster. This morning I went out and his comb and wattles are exceptionally pale - I have never...

I'm sorry for your predicament. I'm bumping your post so someone who has the knowledge can help you. Good luck.

Quote: We live in Ohio which does get cold. We have well insulated coops and do not use heat unless it gets below zero. Then we use a heat lamp only overnight and close the pop door when it's dark. Alot of people use heat in their coops but we haven't lost a chicken or had frostbite in the...

Beautiful. Great job.

Hugs and best wishes to you and your daughter.

Tomato Lady - you can use neosporin on your little one but make sure it is the kind without pain relief. I've used it. Good luck

Holy toledo! I've been reading your posts all along and your dear girl is very lucky that she has you. what a feat. good luck

DH built the coop. This one is a duplex - divided in half for 2 different breeds with two separate runs. The coop looks like a regular stick building with a real roof. Both of the runs are partially roofed and they have skylights windows and electronic ventilation. The building is insulated...

I agree with Ohio Farm girl. Please separate her from the other chickens. She needs a break. Also, gently clean the area with the injury and I've read you can apply neosporin (without pain relief) to the wound. Someone who knows something more will surely respond. Good luck to you and...

I work for a seafood restaurant and we cut our own fish. Could I give scraps (including bones) to the chickens? If I can, do they have to be cooked or can I feed them raw? I know they'll eat just about anything but I just don't know if its safe. Thanks, Georgetta