Recent content by jjared

May well have been; sadly, she passed within 18 hours of the post. Thank you for your input.

Update: I decided to squeeze the protrusion because it felt hard and “chunky” as I described earlier. After some manipulation (and a couple groans from Ruth), this came out. It is approximately 1-1/2 x 2 inches and is hard. What is it? She seemed relieved after its removal, but is still...

My 3 year-old hen was fine Sunday, then began sitting alone with her feathers fluffed out Monday. I brought her into the house and noticed a lot of poop around her vent, so I bathed her and kept her in a crate over night. She was eating and drinking fine at that time. She has steadily declined...

This is a great idea; thanks!

Coop is 10x10; I have two runs each being 30x8. One is covered, and one is open on top; they are connected and both are open first thing in the summer. I have a total of 19 hens, 0 roos. 4 (including the hen I've referenced) are 2-1/2 years old, 4 are 1-1/2 years, and 11 are 16 weeks or so...

I never realized a roo would eliminate drama between the girls. I actually had one and gave him away last week because he was the worst to her, sprinting to attack her as soon as she was out. I've ordered some of those chicken blinders in hopes they will help. Thanks!

Golden comet injured 3 weeks ago; could never determine how she injured her leg, but when I found her, it was dangling and she wouldn't use it at all. Removed her from the flock and kept her in a pen in the garage where the other girls couldn't see her. She has slowly recovered with only a...

All 7 chicks seem fine 3 days after discovering no food or water. They've all perked right up and act healthy. Phew!

Thank you. I'm heading out now to doctor the girls and clean the coop. Sure hope I don't lose any; feel I've neglected them even though I wasn't here.....

Just returned home from a week long vacation and had my father-in-law taking care of my 7 mixed breed 5 week old chicks. He was supposed to be feeding and watering them, but I arrived home today to find the feeder empty and the water bone dry. I know my daughter was home 5 days ago and filled...

I'm with you on the no tolerance for bullying! I was chasing my naughty aggressive Easter Egger around with a kitchen towel when she last attacked my little girl (my husband thinks I'm crazy and quite humorous). I treated her and another pullet for cocci when they were around 6 weeks. She's...

Suggestions for separating her in the coop? I've considered a large dog kennel, as my coop is 80 square feet and I have the space, but I'd feel bad leaving her in there. I'm gone during the day and want her to be safe. Am most concerned with winter coming, thinking of the girls in the coop...

What a gem you are, being willing to adopt my lil' girl. Thank you for that. My girls' coop is 80 square feet, two runs each of 240 square feet, and I usually let them free range in the morning and again at night, so space is not an issue. My girl doesn't free range much; when I put her out...

I have 7 pullets that are about 23 weeks old. My black sexlink has a crippled foot and is very small; she looks like a 12-13 week old. She is extremely timid and doesn't mix with the flock, won't leave the coop without my help, and hides under the feeder, wheelbarrow, or just tries to tuck her...

Thank you. I have a B complex sublingual liquid for humans. How much, how often? I'd administer it orally. I'm afraid of overmedicating her. She's eating very well: almost one whole egg today with shell and 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt mixed in.