Recent content by Dahlia2

The birds are both just over a yr old, both from same batch. The one I'm worried about was always slightly smaller than the other, and was the runt of the batch, so she will always be lighter. Can't really catch them, they were impossible to catch previously, but can't run at the moment...

Hi, Just wondering if this is normal, or if i should be concerned. I have 2 aylesbury ducks & 4 chickens. I was sick for 6mths during winter & they were looked after by my husband (along with the house & kids whilst working), so there was little time for the normal care. They had fresh food...

Quick question (new to chickens), I've heard dried coffee grounds can be put in a dust bath, but what about dried tea leaves (from tea bags) can they be used? Just curious. I've one hen, however it's always raining here & we have no undercover area (yet) to keep a dust bath dry, therefore...

Thanks for that. I've already spread the DE in the pen, on the chicken in question (I only have one chicken) and also in the dust bath area a couple of days ago. She only had a few (no eggs laid yet), however I haven't seen any change or reduction since doing this. I'm waiting to get...

Hi Guys, A newbie here, I recently got 2 ducks and 2 (now 1) chicken. I've just discovered the chicken now has lice. I am concerned will it spread to the ducks - they all share the one coop at present. I checked the duck I could catch, but couldn't see anything on her. Any...

Thanks Guys, Great to hear what other people do. Loving hearing the variation and others routines. cheers Dahlia

Hi Guys, Newbie here, not sure if this has been discussed before, or what section it goes under, but I'm curious as to the routine people have with cleaning their coops. How often do you clean your coop, or what is your morning/daily routine? I have a small chicken coop (takes 4 to 6...

Thanks, I will give it a try and let you know how I get on. I only noticed it yesterday. As she was displaying no outwards signs of sickness, I wasn't sure if i should worry or not, so thanks for the advice. I think her beak looks worse again today, but again otherwise acting normally.

Hi, Very new to chicken keeping. One chicken so far (the other unfortunately was a casualty, due to a neighbours dog in our yard - of all things!!). anyone, our one chicken - i noticed her beak seemed different the other day, she had a whitish discharge from the nostril (also slight tinge...

Hi Guys, Thanks for your welcome and advice. I've checked out the forum a few times before, but first time I've actually joined. Will post in the illnesses or diseases section also - thanks. Tried to take a photo today but having problems with my phone and can't download it. Cheers D.

Hi, I've just joined this group, and am brand new to chickens (3 wks). Been wanting them for years and finally got some. Unfortunately we lost our first within the first week (to a neighbours dog that jumped our fence! - not impressed). So we now have two ducklings and one chook. Anyway, I...