Recent content by SoCal Chick

  1. SoCal Chick

    what is going on with my chickens? Bald spots? (pics)

    OK. I just witnessed one of the BR's plucking her own feathers under her wing, neck and chest. She did not eat the feathers, but let them fall to the ground. This is obviously feather plucking. What can I do? Is this related to boredom? I have checked for mites in the past and found none...
  2. SoCal Chick

    What treat did your chickies get today?

    Mine love Greek yogurt and spinach.
  3. SoCal Chick

    what is going on with my chickens? Bald spots? (pics)

    I have not observed any pecking or feather eating. As for broodiness, they don't stay in the nest boxes until they lay an egg and then go about roaming. I've attached photos so you can see what I am dealing with regarding the bald spots. The two Barred Rocks have it the worst. Also, 1 BR has...
  4. SoCal Chick

    what is going on with my chickens? Bald spots? (pics)

    I have the same problem. Two Barred Rocks are missing feathers on neck and bottom. They are looking very scraggly and one is now listless. I also have two Rhode Island reds that are missing feathers around their tails. Its dark here and will post photos tomorrow. However, I have check...
  5. SoCal Chick

    Pale comb, wattles, lethargic, not eating

    BTW - do her symptom denote worms?
  6. SoCal Chick

    Pale comb, wattles, lethargic, not eating

    I'm fairly remote, but will start checking online for stores with the Safeguard liquid goat wormer or Valbazen liquid. Are there any other all-around wormers I can look for?
  7. SoCal Chick

    Pale comb, wattles, lethargic, not eating

    I just got back from Tractor Supply and the only wormer was Wazine 17 for turkey, chicken or swine. One question, it notes the following dosage for chickens over 6 weeks of age-- "for each 100 birds, use 2 fluid ounces in 2 US gallons." Since I only have six hens, how should I break down the...
  8. SoCal Chick

    Pale comb, wattles, lethargic, not eating

    Hi there. This morning I noticed one of my barred rocks has gone completely pale (photo attached), is lethargic, and won't eat. I checked her for mite/lice (none), her crop is fine, but she feels very skinny. The photo actually makes her appear pinker, she is almost yellow, especially around...
  9. SoCal Chick

    Arizona Chickens

    Hello there, I'm relocating to Bullhead City from Orange County (close to beach) and I'm getting concerned about moving my BR from cool to HOT weather! Could anyone send me suggestions/links on the best coop design, etc. or anything else I should be aware of regarding Bullhead. My coop here...
  10. SoCal Chick

    Stressed Maran stopped laying - help?

    Maybe it is me, first time chicken mom and all. There were 2 days where she just wanted back in her cage and just paced and "bellowed" and didn't want to be outside. She stopped laying shortly thereafter. Because she is not laying and the BR is, I'm prone to think it is stress. They are only...
  11. SoCal Chick

    Stressed Maran stopped laying - help?

    My Cookoo Maran (CM) stopped laying about a month ago. Since I live in Southern California, weather should not be an issue. She has always been a bit high-strung so I think she has stoppped due to stress. There are no mites and she still eats, etc.. I only have 2 hens, the CM and a BR...
  12. SoCal Chick

    What treat did your chickies get today?

    Papaya!
  13. SoCal Chick

    Hens protecting each other or what?

    I've never heard of that behavior . As long as it isn't agressive. You learn something everyday! Thank you and Happy Holidays
  14. SoCal Chick

    Hens protecting each other or what?

    I have one each of Barred Rock and Cookoo Maran hens. Funny thing, when one is laying an egg the other stands in the run and makes a loud cackling until the other is done laying her egg. At first I thought it was the "egg song" and the layer was in extreme pain, but I happened to be there when...
  15. SoCal Chick

    Pumpkin lentil soup

    I have some leftover pumpkin-lentil soup with spices. Can I feed this to my chickens?
See more
Back
Top Bottom