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  1. christina1982

    No laying?

    I have 4 chickens. 1 White Rock, 1 Leghorn, 1 Black Sex Linked and 1 Red Sex linked and only the Sex Linked are laying. About 2 months ago my chickens had Foul Pox and while they all recovered, the white rock and leghorn are not laying. They both look perfectly healthy but nothing. Could...
  2. christina1982

    Fowl pox and eggs.

    One chicken has Fowl Pox. Well I think my other chicken is starting to get it...the problem is, we have been eating her eggs. Can we eat them are do we need to start throwing them out? Thank you so much!
  3. christina1982

    Eating eggs with possible pox infection.

    One of my chickens has pox, she is not laying eggs. I think one of my chickens has a pox on her comb. Well we have been eating her eggs. Is that ok? Should I throw them out? Is it contagious?
  4. christina1982

    My Leghorn has Chicken Pox...What do i do lol?!?!?!

    I have no idea on where to even start.... 2 weeks ago she started dropping feathers and the she quit laying. I thought it was because of winter and less daylight but now i'm not sure. She has been eating, drinking, walking around, she has been acting fine. Although, I did see her lean her face...
  5. christina1982

    Help, I think my chickens comb is shrinking lol!!!!

    My Leghorn is 8 months old. Two weeks ago she stopped laying, is dropping feathers and her comb is a dark pink (was red) and I think it's SHRINKING!!!!! What do I do lol????
  6. christina1982

    Very weak pullet, not eating, lethargic. HELP!!!

    My 5 month Black Star is sick. I separated her from the rest of the flock (which are completely healthy). Symptoms are: Not eating. Very lethargic. Where she would run from me before she is now just standing/sitting there. Her poo is hunter green with the white all runny. Loosing weight...
  7. christina1982

    Chickens can lay 2 eggs a day!?!?!?!?!?!?

    I made a post earlier griping about how my White Rock (who just started laying 1 1/2 weeks ago) has only laid 3 eggs since she started. Well, she laid 1 this morning and another this afternoon. I think shes trying to tell me something, like "You forget, I'm the boss" LOL!!!! :cd :cd :cd...
  8. christina1982

    Do hens have cycles lol?

    Ok, I know it takes 25 hours from start to finish, but how long does it take for them to lay...regular ? I have 2 that started laying on the 3rd. My White Rock has laid 4 eggs in 12 days. My Leghorn has laid 7 in 11 days. On average my WR lays every 3 days. Is that how she will always...
  9. christina1982

    When they lay, do you take it or leave it?

    My hens just started laying this week and I was wondering, what do I do with the eggs? My dad (who raised chickens) said you have to leave one in the box. Well before I spoke to him I was so over the top excited, I snatched that first egg up, ran across the yard, showed my family and then put...
  10. christina1982

    When and how much Grit/Oyster Shell ?

    How often and how much Grit/Oyster Shell should I give my chickens? I only have 5 (25 weeks) but i'm not really sure. Any suggestions would be great!
  11. christina1982

    Bugs in feed.

    I have a 2 month old sack of Layena. I went to use it and I am finding little black beetles/weevils in it. Is that safe to use (because they eat bugs) or should I just throw it away?
  12. christina1982

    Male or female Golden Comet?

    Is this a male or female Golden Comet? This one is about 14-16 weeks old. No spurs, doesn't crow but looks like a male to me.
  13. christina1982

    Chickens getting skinny???

    I had my chickens (20 weeks) on Flock Raiser. I went to the feed store to buy a bag of Layena but they were all out and gave me Nutrina Layer. My issue is they look like they are getting a little skinnier. I have a white rock (so i can definitely tell on her) and she was pretty big but not so...
  14. christina1982

    What breed are comets?

    I have 2 comets and 2 black sex linked. One is a copper and white blend and the other is a golden with copper color on the tips of wings. My sex linked are the same and they are female. Are they just called comets and black sex linked?
  15. christina1982

    What time of day do the lay?

    Does anyone know what time of day they are more likely to lay eggs??
  16. christina1982

    When do roosters get spurs?

    Does anyone know when roosters start developing spurs?
  17. christina1982

    Color of combs and wattles changing?

    Does anyone know if a White Rock and Leg Horn combs are suppose to be pink? I have looked everywhere and can not find anything on what color combs they are SUPPOSE to have. They look and act completely healthy, their stool is fine, and they seem ok. Is it OK for them to just to be pink or do...
  18. christina1982

    Color of combs and wattles changing?

    I have a question... Is there a reason that my White Rock and Leg Horn combs and wattles vary from a bright red to a lighter shade of red during the day? It's not everyday but you can tell the difference. They are both 20 weeks and no eggs yet. Also, why do people say "I've noticed they...
  19. christina1982

    Watery Poo :/

    My golden commet (around 6-8 weeks) has watery poo! I have 5 others that do not have this issue. There poo did change but it's not like this. I did just switch feed from Start and Grow to Flock raiser starter. My questions are: Will this go away with time? Is this normal because I switched...
  20. christina1982

    Whats the reason chicks can not have anything but starter?

    Whats the reason chicks can not have anything but starter? I know it's a dumb question but could someone tell me why. I just started raising chicks about 4 months ago and this is one thing I do not know . Thanks in advance!
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