I brought home two 3-week old chicks from Agway a few days ago and as soon as I got them in the brooder, I noticed they had bald spots. They are completely quarantined from the rest of my flock, but I'm not totally sure what I'm dealing with here. Their vents are completely clear and healthy...
We're first-time chicken owners and spent lots of time researching the best way to create a safe space for the hens. We purchased a custom-built 4'x8' coop from a local, reputable company and then built the run ourselves. The run is 8'x8' (the chickens will also have access underneath the coop)...
Hey all! I'm brand new to the chicken world but I'm jumping in with both feet. We currently have 6 two week old RIRs and we're picking up 2 black australorps this afternoon. Our coop is being built as we speak and should be ready in about three weeks, and we're finalizing plans for a run (which...