Recent content by outdoorsgirl85

For the past 6 years, whenever I let the hens out, both of my dogs just like to lay outside with them. I think because of watching my interactions with all our animals, they have some kind of understanding that the chickens are family too. Here are two photos: first one is my now 10 year old...

And for my third entrance is Mia at 14 weeks. She is a hoot !! lol Loves to jump in your lap and let her presence be known :)

This is Miss Zoe at 14 weeks old. Super smart! She doesn't see well up close, so when I throw a treat, such as oatmeal, the others run for it and Zoe will run to me to eat out of my hand. :)

This is Layla at 14 weeks old. She is such a sweet girl!! I just adore her

I agree! I love my Rhode Island Reds; all around great hens. The one above is definitley my most vocal - think she's trying to sweet talk for a treat ;)

Second submission: This is Red :) She's 4 years old, and sings all day long! Couldn't ask for a better hen.

This is Miss Barnie :) She’s 1.5 years old, sweet, spunky, and loves strawberries !

Good! Thank you for verifying. It was a tiny worm; about 1/4" long. I dumped all the droppings this morning on a try and went through them and found that little guy. With it being segmented; my first reaction was tapeworm. Learn something new everyday! :)

Hi @dawg53 and @Folly's place. I gave 1/2cc to all 8 hens on August 12th. As I was scooping their droppings this morning, I found about 7 dead Roundworms and 1 small live worm. I believe it is a Tapeworm... I placed it under a microscope and took a photo, please find photo attached. I...

@Folly's place and @dawg53, I just purchased Valbazen. Feeling much more confident going through with the deworming process now. Thank you each again for your help/advice!