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I know for sure it’s not vent gleet restrictions - her poop is normal in color and consistency. I will try your suggestion as soon as it gets a bit warmer here. Thanks for your input.

Interesting experiment. I am NOT an experienced chicken keeper, but I’ve used OdoBan for years around my home, and started using it to wipe down my coop(8 months old now). Thanks for sharing.

I tried waterless dog shampoo on a paper towel and succeeded in getting the large pieces of poop off her feathers, but she still has a lot more. Too many feathers involved to cut them, IMO. I will try coconut oil. Thanks.

I am a first time chicken parent. My 10 month old Orphington has a lot of poop clinging to her feathers under her vent; her eggs are still clean, but I would like to do something about the unsightly poop coated feathers. Cannot give her a bath now since it’s cold in NC. She is...

Do you have animal control in your area? If so, I would report your concerns to them. The owner might be more receptive to “officials.”

I am a first time chicken owner- have 2 Buff Orphingtons, 2 Light Brahmas, a Copper Marans, and a Plymouth Rock, all about 14 was old now. Chickens sit on the provided roosts during the day, but still sleep on the coop floor at night. Normal?

Elderberry needs quite a bit of sun to thrive.

Appreciate the great information provided in this article about herbs for chickens. Will be useful for me as I start my flock.

I’m so new I know very little. But I do appreciate all your advice and comments. the one question I have right now is whether you find a difference in friendliness if you start with baby chicks or pullets?