I could use some guidance!! I have 6 hens that were my original flock. About three months ago I added a Buff Orp and a Australorp. When I originally added the Buff and Australorp I seperated them from my 6 hens for a week or so but kept them side by side of my existing flock. When I finally put...
Hi all! I could use some help with dosage for liquid ivermectin. I have 8 hens and at least two of them, not all of them, have wworms. The worms are in their poop and look like small grains of rice. I have given them all a round of Wazine but that did nothing. I have giving them DE in their food...
Hi all - I am pretty new to chickens and I need some encouragement. I feel like I have been faced with one challenge after another recently and I am getting discouraged. About 6 months ago I got my first flock of 6 hens. My sister gave them to me after she had to move. They were about one to one...
Hi all - I was given this chick and I'm pretty sure it's a Barred Rock but the red comb has me thinking it a rooster. All these chicks are around 6 weeks old but it's the Barred Rock I am most concerned about. Advice would be greatly appreciated! As far as the Lavendar Orpington in the first...
Hi all! I haveen reading this site for the last month or so and finally joined. I have learned so so so much from all of you! Thank you!
My husband, being the good hubby he is, built me a beautiful chicken coop about six months ago after asking an asking. I then received my first 6 chickens...
Hi All - I am new to BYC and am having a blast learning! I have been in the chicken world for only about 6 months. I was given this chicken, Aggie, about three weeks ago. She is the sweetest thing and loves to be held and falls asleep on your lap. She is about 5 months old, I was told. Can you...