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We do have a rooster so she is the only hen because my other little Orpington died last month. Would you recommend a chicken saddle then? Do they work?

I have a hen who is exhibiting signs of molting but I am not sure if that is what is going on. She doesn't have mites or anything like that and seems to be fine. Can anyone give some insight? It has been raining here so that is why her feathers look wet on her butt.

Good Evening Everyone, I have a hen with Wry Neck and I have been treating her with Selenium and Vitamin E twice a day for about a week. Is it possible to give too much Vitamin E or Selenium? I have been treating her with 400 IU a day with a dose of Selenium with each serving of Vitamin E ( I...

Thanks Laura. I appreciate it!

Hey everyone. I was looking over my birds yesterday and found this issue on one of my Orpington's head. I am not sure if she is molting or if another issue is coming up. She is about 4 months old. Any help would be great. Thank you.

So what do you think of mine? Boys or girls?

When do Barred Rocks start to crow?

Good evening. I am needing some guidance on how to feed my flock since I found out one of my pullets is a cockerel. So that leaves me with 2 pullets who will be laying very soon. How do you feed your flock when you have a mixed bag of males and females? I know layer feed has too much calcium...

I do have two Buff Orpington pullets as well as Ted and Willy (formerly Thelma and Louise). I'm worried that they might hurt my hens due to competing and anything else when they fully mature. Anyone have any thoughts or experience in this type of situation?

I need to go get some more butt nug makers.

Thanks! I got them when they were a few weeks old but I know what to look for now.

No I got them from a livestock auction at the next town over. Looks like no butt nuggets from them.

Good evening everyone! I have two Barred Rocks and am not sure if I have 2 roosters or hens. I am new to chickens so I am not quite sure what I have. I thought I had two hens but they are developing very tiny spurs. They are about 15 to 19 weeks and there is no crowing yet. Any help would...