1) HennyPenny is 27 weeks old Plymouth barred rock.
2) Drinking a lot of water, not eating, fluffed up standing in the sun sleeping most of the time, lethargic. Missing most of her belly and vent area feathers.
3) She has been going down hill for 9 days.
4) Flock mates were exhibiting similar...
Just adopted these two. The woman said they were picked on but I am betting on mites. I put a good helping of sulphur on the ground and in the dust bath. I put diatomaceous earth (food grade) in the nest box, they lay on the ground and not in the box. I sprayed them with Electro PSP. Does it...
One of my four hens is eating her eggs. No fun. I am trying to diy a roll away nest box inside my Eglu Cube. Desperate and not very mechanical. Anyone bought or made a rollaway for their Eye Cube?
First attempt (pictures with white tray), I used a solid seed starting tray. Thought it might be...
I am putting the chickens to work and they love it. I made a giant playpen added finished compost and old maple leaves. I put a cover that gives them diffused shade, protects them from hawks and keeps them from free ranging which could end in disaster.
First time chicken owner and just realized my prettiest chicken has become a handsome boy. Currently 14 1/2 weeks old. Has Marek's vaccine. Hasn't crowed yet. Longmont, CO, does not allow roosters. Willing to deliver if within an hour drive of Longmont. Text me, Nine, 7, zero - three, 0, 8 -...