Recent content by Madison320

It seems like it would be hard to get away with selling old hens since there were lots of people selling chickens in the section I was in at the flea market. I'm hoping that it would be too obvious to the other dealers to try to sell a flock of old hens. Maybe it's just too hot right now?

I'm worried that a hen I just bought from a local flea market is getting too old to lay eggs. She has quit laying eggs for about 2 weeks. What makes me suspicious is her beak. It looks worn down. My other chicken is still a pullet and has a very sharp beak.

I just got 2 hens that are free ranging in the back yard. One is a Plymouth Rock and the other is a Star. I noticed that their beaks did not seem capable of eating small things like tiny ants and ticks. Especially the Star chicken, her beak is chipped in the front. It would be like trying to...

That's OK, I think I'll just go with Pyrethrin or Permethrin or the stuff you are using, I think it's all fairly similar. Thanks!

Star.

I just got 2 hens and I want to buy a spray to prevent mites. What is the safest? Permethrin? Pyrethrin? Insecticidal soap?

I just bought 2 young hens. One of them was missing some feathers around her neck. I assumed that they were missing from being pecked at by other chickens. It's been 3 weeks and she acts perfectly healthy but she is still missing the feathers. How long does it take to grow back new feathers or...

That would work, but it's very expensive for the amount of nitrogen you get. Thanks!

I just got 2 hens that I am free ranging in my back yard. I've been trying to figure out how to fertilize my grass without hurting the hens (and the eggs I eat!). So far my plan is to spread Black Hen composted chicken manure(2-3-2) and spray Miracle Gro water soluble lawn food (36-6-6) using...

What about internal parasites? Are you supposed to deworm chickens on a regular basis?

I had a few chickens several years ago when I lived in the country so I know a little about chickens, but not much. I moved back to the suburbs and I want to get a couple of hens. Here is my basic plan: I have a fairly small backyard (40' x 100') with a privacy fence in north alabama. I'm...