Hello I have a 3 year old Easter egger that has been stumbling and seems to not have all of her balance. About 4 nights ago she began sleeping in the nesting box which didn’t concern me initially but after watching her closely yesterday I could tell her balance and gait was not normal. She is...
Hi one of my hens suddenly had a bald spot appear above her tail. No signs of lice or mites and she has always been at the top of the pecking order. She was broody last week which I quickly broke by placing her in a kennel inside the run for 2 days. The skin does not look irritated or inflamed...
3.5 months old. No crowing yet but definitely looking different than my other hens. I’m a newbie chicken owner please let me know what you think. Thanks!
Hello, I have 6 chicks all 3.5 weeks old and looking for some advice. This morning I noticed that my white leghorn was tucked under the heat plate, not running around as she normally does. I've been watching her closely all morning, and she will get out and move around occasionally but is...
Hello I'm new to the page but am loving all the great info. I recently became interested in getting a few hens and after tons of research decided to build my own coop to fit my yard. It's 6'x4' and have planned for the chicken door in the front under the extended roof, a larger side door for...