Welcome to BYC. Another NC person, I am too. This site is really helpful in all aspects of chicken raising. Don't forget to join our state forum on here also.
My sweet Annie. We found out while she has kidney disease, she also has cancer of the adrenal glands on both sides. Its hasn't started to bother her yet but the vet said when it does, there is nothing they can do about the cancer. I pray it never does. She is my 4th and last dog.