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Well I just found a thread that seemed to have others with this situation right at 9 months too and they called it a partial molt. I have 17 hens and this is the only one that is in this situation.

Hi, I have a 9 month old prairie bluebell hen that is losing a lot of feathers around its neck. I’m in Knoxville so it’s been colder but not terribly cold. Anyway, it looks almost like it’s molting but I’ve read that isn’t typical until 16-18 months. I read that mites could be a cause at this...

I have three chickens - two are production reds and one is a brown leghorn that have immediately gone broody it seems within a week of laying their first eggs. Does that seem normal? They run and find a spot in the nesting boxes and sit there with an egg or not and stay there. I have other...

Awesome! Thanks!

This is really helpful! I have some homework to do reading some of this. From a quick glance, I think this might be a great fit for me.

Have you heard or are you aware if the vinyl will excrete chemicals into the bedding? I didn’t mention this earlier but I’d like to be able to compost the deep litter bedding and add to my garden eventually. So I don’t want it having a bunch of chemicals in it. Thanks for your reply!

I am going to be implementing a deep litter method for our coop. I converted an old shed with plywood flooring. I don’t want to put the bedding on that directly since the deep litter method will cause it to rot more quickly. Also, it’s too complicated to cut out the floor of the shed (it’s...

I appreciate the reply and you intent to help, but that doesn’t really help answer my actual question.

I’ve seen posts about feeding scobys to chickens being ok but what about chicks? Is there any danger to feeding to them early on? Is there a minimum age when it is safe? Seems like it would be good for them. Thanks!

To clarify, I am considering chain link option because I have someone who has some they’ll give me for free. Trying to offset the cost of the 1/4 mesh on the run.

I am building a 10x20 run. I am covering all sides with 1/4” mesh wire (maybe a bit overkill but want to be extra safe) however my question about keeping foxes and raccoons from digging under is if I can lay down 3’ wide chain link fencing around the perimeter (tie it into my mesh to prevent...