Looking once again for advice/assistance. I will try to be brief.
My chickens are pets (spoiled ones at that).
Thyme is 1 1/2 years old - great girl, strong, consistent layer, lives with 3 other girls in relative harmony.
They eat layer feed, have access to grit, calcium and fresh water...
Photos of my Barred Rock - approx 9 mos. so should not be molting?
Background: she stopped laying months ago, had a bout of water diarrhea for weeks (may or may not be related). 3 other hens she is with are fine/happy/healthy w no feather loss - she is actually fine/happy/eats well/active, etc...
First time chicken owner here and have had a pretty easy go of it. Lots of reading and trial and error - my 4 girls have been happy and healthy! All started laying at right about when they should and have been consistent up until recently.
It began when I noticed 'water poop' in the coop - and...
First time chicken owner here (4 hens) and was super excited to get our first egg this morning! It was in the run but that is OK -- am probably way more excited than I should be :-) Anyway, it is hot as hell here in NJ today and all are laying around in clearly feeling the heat but my layer is...
Hello all - brand new chicken owner here - we are talking 48 hours now.
Loving having the girls in the house (4-7 week old Pullets) and watching their personalities emerge but a few questions....
1. When can I reasonably expect to move them outside? I've read about a guideline of 95 degrees...