For about two weeks now ive had a hen losing tail feathers. The area is getting very irritated looking now. Now yesterday I notice she was lying down alot and found some type of sore on her leg. I assumed it was some kind of mites or lice so I did a very thorough cleaning of the coop. Treated it...
Hello, one of our hens seems to be sick. This is our first year with chickens so I am looking for some help. She isnt staying with the rest of the flock very slow moving. Keeps her head retracted and tight to her body. She doesnt respond to anyone approaching her or picking her up. My dog even...
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We are eagerly awaiting our first eggs from our hens. When I checked the nest boxes today I noticed that there had been some activity in there today. All the wood chips are pushed to the side like a bowl (or nest haha), but one box has a yellow liquid in it. It has no odor really. Not sure...