I found my 2 year old speckled sussex dead on the floor of the coop 4 days ago- we didn't notice any signs of illness before her death. Two days later we noticed our 3 year old white rock hen was lethargic. We separated her from the others. She does not move and seems to just stand there when...
I have 4 hens that are all just over a year old. The Buff Orpington has gone Broody- she is all puffed up and won't leave the nesting box. I am worried she isn't eating or drinking. A friend of mine offered some fertilized eggs for her to sit on- should I use these or is there an easier way...
We are getting baby chicks but since we are only getting 6 we will be getting them from our local feed store. Unfortunately the store will not be getting the types of chickens we want all at the same time. They will be getting some next week and the others not until 2 weeks later. My question...
I had one chicken that lost her feathers on her bottom. I saw someone before describe it as baboon butt and that is exactly what it looks like. Now 3 weeks later two more are losing theirs. I thought maybe it was mites but I don't see any. Can they be molting- they are almost exactly 1 year...
My daughter wants to do a science fair project that looks at the effect of protein on egg production. In the experiment she will feed our chickens peanuts as a way to increase protein intake. I just want to be sure peanuts is a safe way to do this...does anyone know?
Thanks