I have a 5-month-old buff orpington (well, that's what the hatchery called her. She sure doesn't look like one, but anyway...) who, since she was a 3 day old chick, has always had watery, smelly stool and sneezes up gobs of mucus. She eats well, has grown well, is boisterous and active, and...
Argh. Okay, quick rundown for those who didn't read my other thread: one of my chicks was sneezing a lot but otherwise acting normal. Somebody helpful suggested doxycycline. Minor situation change: three of the chicks are now sneezing, one has discharge on her beak. Anyway, I ran up to...
I just skimmed all of the threads that seemed like they might apply to this, but in most, the question seemed to come down to a sensitivity to the bedding, and mine are just on layers of paper towels, changed twice daily. I have four chicks, all a week old, and only one easter egger is...
Hi! I actually created this account back in 2010, and posted a few times, but eventually gave up hope of ever having chickens and wandered off. Well, the county laws just changed, and I can now legally own a few hens. I just put in an order at the local feed store, and next week, my first...
I think the topic pretty much covers it!
I don't have any chickens, though I've wanted some ever since a guy I used to work for brought in some fresh eggs from his chickens and gave them to the employees. I had no idea eggs could taste that good! Anyway, I'm an avid gardener and love to...