Hi all, weird question. I got a hen cheap because she was the last one I wanted and had vent gleet, which the seller didn't want to deal with (hence the bargain price). It had a smell and I could see the white discharge and runny poop on her feathers but I figured it wouldn't be too much trouble...
Noticed a couple of my hens sneezing. No discharge or whatever, though they do have their mouths open, although I'm not sure whether it's related to the sneezing or the heat (they have a tarp over the top of the run for shade but even so, it's been hot here). They're all still laying regularly...
Got a head-scratcher here and I'm not sure how to proceed...
2-3 weeks back one of my chickens was sneezing, sounding kind of like a human with a bad head cold (sounds wet/mucous-y, for lack of a better way to describe it). I isolated her for about a week to observe, gave her yogurt and her...
Hey all, one of the babies I picked up from the chicken swap is very clearly developing into a gorgeous little roo. Mixed parentage and I've forgotten what all was involved in his breeding...he also seems to be a bit of a late/weird bloomer since he's got his saddle and hackle feathers coming in...
Hello all!
Lurker and hopefully-soon-to-be chicken owner here, taking the plunge and joining up for forum membership. Been picking through the forums to get ready (coop kit arriving soon, making list of supplies to buy, then time to pick out some chickens!) and well, figured I should get a...