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my 5 month aracana sp? has a glazed subtance underneath her beak and on the side of her face. I saw an ealier question posted that sounded like mine and they suggested flea or mite soap. Shes not bothered by it but it does look to be spreading.. thanks for any info.

I lost 2 hens with same type of attack. Im thinking its a roving dog but dont know. One was dead in my garage with its hind end chewed just alittle and thats all. The next day my leghorn was found the same way in the backyard. Both were killed between noon and 5 pm. I have a fenced in pen to...

I posted this in the wrong spot earlier. my question is this. I have 5- 4 month old hens. My leghorn laid an egg a week ago and none since then. My RI Red started 4 days ago with an egg a day, sad to say I found her dead probably from a visiting dog, anyway the two that laid would no longer run...

Ive got the same problem with my 5 hens and my neighbor. I told her I would keep my girls in control on my side of the fence, ( noise level) and her side is very much under her control. Sad to say many neighbors dont get that concept... The ole give an inch applys to these folks. I know its your...

Ive got 5 hens, actually 4, I just got home and found my new laying hen dead in the garage with feathers everywhere but her body was still there. Neighbor said she saw the neighbors dog out about. Major bummer. Before her untimely death she started laying 5 days ago, an egg a day, shes a RI Red...

I have 5 - 2 month old hens. I have some boxes ready to put up in the coop but have been told not to do it to early for a variety of reasons. I dont want to confuse the poor dears by being tardy with my boxes, but I dont need to give them another place to poop at night either. thanks for any advice.

Ive got 8 very healthy one month old hens and just today they started to pile up on one another in a corner and I know the smaller ones are going to need air. Up until today they have been happily sharing the roost and pen. I have no idea what caused this change. They have a huge house to sleep...

Ive got 8 young - 2 weeks old hens that will be residing in my 10x15 coop when the time comes. My question is about poop clean up. My coop floor is concrete and I understand where I place the roosts is where most of the droppings collect. Im not sure what is the best. Ive seen boxes to collect...

I have 4 very active and healthy 2 week old chicks and just got 4 more 3 day old chicks. The young ones are doing great in their own coop but Im concerned about getting them together. Should I keep the young ones isolated until they grow another week or so.. Ide hate to introduce them to the big...