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My sweet baby Rosemary is the best girl. She runs after me, hops up on my arm whenever I hold it out as a perch, and snuggles under my arm anytime she gets a chance. Or, she did. I had to start administering antibiotics a few days ago and she is now wary of me. I do it in the dark twice a day...

Hello, All! My hen, Sage, was recently diagnosed with a bacterial infection. She got a prescription for an antibiotic that I need to give her twice a day for two weeks. She is our gentlest, most skiddish hen whom we call our little lady because she is such a dainty eater. Food doesn't motivate...

Hi, All! Yesterday morning, I found a poop with pale red material in it. I decided to keep an eye on the girls and wait to see if more shoes up. All seem healthy, happy, hungry, and energetic, but I know chickens can mask illness really well. This morning, I found another poop and took a...

Hello, All! Back again with my poor girl, Thyme. She was treated with antibiotics back in September due to laying shell-less eggs, being lethargic, and laying lash material. I'm happy to say she has since seemed to get over that. But now, we are onto something new. Over the past few months...

Hello, All! I'm hoping the amazing folks here can help. I took my girl, Thyme, to the vet a week ago because she was lethargic, not eating, and laying shell-less eggs. She is a 22 week old Buff Orpington and her issues started when she began laying about a week-and-a-half ago. She had a TON of...

Hi, Again! My last girl Thyme just started laying eggs two days ago. This morning when we were letting the girls out to forage, we noticed Thyme was not with her sisters. She was in the coop up on the roosts and very quiet - she usually talks to me nonstop. That's when I saw what I thought was...

Hi, All! My sweet baby Rosemary has a voice like a goose who has been chain-smoking her whole life. It has been this way for a few weeks (my pullets are just turning 17 weeks old). The other chickens sound nothing like her. I'm including a link to a video (the longest I could get - she never...

My second post of the night! I have four Buff Orpington chickens that are 16 weeks old. Yesterday, my littlest chicken (Rosemary) started doing what I think is the submissive squat when I approach to pet her. I have read that once they start doing this, they are near to egg laying. Is 16 weeks...

I have four Buff Orpington chickens that are 16 weeks old. Parsley is one of the biggest, and she is the first one to develop full wattles, a big comb, and a red face (I have often wondered if she might actually be a he, but I have no idea how to tell). Despite being one of the biggest she gets...

Hello, All! I have four 7.5 week old Buff Orpington chicks. Yesterday, I noticed one of them had a very runny light colored poop (no blood). I thought at the time might be a cecal, but have been keeping an eye on her. She has not been exhibiting any symptoms, and is eating and drinking...

We have 4 Buff Orpington chicks who are 6.5 weeks old. Where we live the daily temps are around 60-65 and the nighttime temps are between 40-50. The coop is ready for the girls - but when will my girls be ready for the outside world? Any tips on how to move them outside with the least amount of...

I am brand new to chickens - we have four Buff Orpingtons who are now 5 weeks old. My favorite aspect has been bonding with the little chicks and learning as much as I can - and someday getting fresh eggs! We also have a rabbit, Pepper (5 years old). My other hobbies include gardening, hiking...

My husband and I are brand new chicken parents. Our four Buff Orpingtons are now 5 weeks old, and we recently noticed a concerning habit when we turn the lights off at night. Instead of going under the EcoGlow to sleep, our girls will squash themselves into the very corner of the brooder and...