This morning I saw some weird "egg" looking things in somebody's poop. Is it possible to have lice nits in poop? I've been treating for a mild lice infestation. Could this be worm related? Haven't seen any worms, but they are due to be wormed. Everyone is acting normally, eating, drinking...
I recently discovered 2 hens have feather loss on their undersides, all the way from the top of the keel bone down between their legs. These are English Orpingtons, extremely fluffy, so nothing appears amiss until turning them on their backs! One hen (the one shown) also has what appears to be...
So I have a new coop with secure run, but my 5 girls need more room! I'm currently in a rental situation while I build my new house, but I need some way for the girls to get more "walkabout" time without me being right there to supervise. We have a pair of Cooper's Hawks living 2 houses down! No...
Hi all! Newbie here and desperately seeking advice re: what appears to be mild cases of bumblefoot in my flock of 5. I have of course gone through the bumblefoot threads and let me just say, it was terrifying! I need to know if I am handling this correctly because I don't know if I am equipped...
Hi, everyone! I've been a member for about a year but never introduced myself and this is my first post. This forum has been my #1 resource for EVERYTHING chicken-related and I have learned so much through my research of previous posts. Thanks to all of you. I've had my girls (3 English...