Hi! I need to dust my 5 chickens with Prozap Garden and Poultry Dust Permethrin per the vet but he doesnt have any experience with it or tips. How much dust per bird? I don't want to overdo it. I read somewhere that they can get sick from overdosing it. Any tips on dusting them? Is this safe for...
I've seen a lot of posts about broody jail. Why is this necessary? I have a broody hen with no eggs. Will something bad happen to her? Wil she get really depressed or is there a medical issue? I'm getting ready to move so I can't let her sit on any.
Hello! One of my hens has broken and missing feathers on her shoulders and I believe it's from the rooster. I've never used a chicken saddle before. whats the best one? Do they wear it all the time? Is it uncomfortable for them?
Hi! I'm moving 3 hours away and trying to figure out how to bring my omlet coop with run and 5 chickens. Has anyone moved a coop like this before? Van? Trailer? Did it hold up?
Hi! I'm trying to find more hens for my rooster. I've heard terrible stories about people introducing new chickens that have bird flu or Mareks and it killing the established chickens. I see that lots of people are trying to rehome chickens. Any tips on how to pick out the healthiest (least...
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I was wondering if anyone has had any luck with a purchased run online. I'm looking for a large one. Many of the reviews say they are flimsy.
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Hi! I noticed some black and gray crusty areas on my roosters waddles. He also has a few black spots on his comb. Is this frostbite or just skirmishes with the neighbors rooster through the fence. Lows have been 14.
Hello, I have some Ayam Cemani hens and it is ther first winter. How do they fair in the cold? Lows are 15 at night, high is 30. They are in an omlet coop at night and free range during the day.
I'm new to the group. I live in NC and am moving to Knoxville TN next month. I have 4 hens and 1 rooster in an omlet coop/ free range. I had chickens as a kid and having them again has really been wonderful :)
Hi! I'm moving to the Knoxville TN and I just found out I can't have a rooster, just hens. He's sweet and friendly with just a little spunkiness in the morning. Any tips for how to find a safe and loving home for him where he will be happy?