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Im still fairly new to chickens. I have 8 at the moment. My leghorn started losing her feathers about a week ago and I assumed she was molting (inconvenient as that would be right now since Im in upstate ny and its been brutally cold). I've noticed for the past few days that she has some sort...

the above photo, although dark, is of my Delaware. she's usually gorgeous and full and today I noticed that she's missing TONS of feathers. any idea what could cause this?? hubby has managed them the past few days so I'm just noticing now but it must have happened rather recently. thank you!!

Hi. I'm relatively new to this.....I have 6, 8 week old chicks who have been out ranging with my laying flock of 6. (4 of the babies appear to be roosters but that may be beside the point). The babies are sleeping and eating in a dog crate inside the layers' coop and have been for weeks now...

Hello! I'm new to chickens and chicks so hoping some with more experience can help me out. I have a flock of 6 hens that are about a year old and lived together forever. I've had them since April. I have them in a coop that's approx. 10x10 and they free range every day. I got 6 chicks a coup,e...

My dog attacked my chicken on Saturday. My girl doesn't appear to have any physical injuries but I'm very concerned about her. She's not progressing much, and I thought she was better yesterday than today. Her comb is purple on the top and seems to be slumping over. She just sits there. Shell...

Hi. My dog went after my flock this weekend. I have 7 and 6 are fine now, but one of them appears to be in shock. This morning she seemed to be coming around....I've been making her mash with oatmeal and shredded apples and some other things. She ate a bit yesterday morning and more this...

My chicken got her foot shut in the door of the coop today. Her one "toe" is red like there's blood under the skin at the end where the nail is. She's walking and seems ok now, but I'm concerned. Is there something. Should do for her? Thanks!

I have had 7 chickens for about a month, they're all active layers, about a year old. I'm getting 6-7 eggs a day. They free range, having access to acres of property, yet much of the time I find them in their coop eating the commercial feed. Am I doing something wrong? I thought they'd be...

Hello! This site is amazing. I don't have any chickens yet, would like to get some in the spring. I've been reading all about the different kinds and the different types of coops etc. You have so much info on here! I have a lot to learn before I jump into this, but we have a bunch of land...