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I have a merganser duck for 3 days that was found in the road injured with head trauma. He is alert and moves around well, but both eyes were crusted closed and there was some blood coming from his mouth. The bleeding stopped quickly, and I washed his eyes and got them open. I have been...

One of my three month old hens didn't come out of the coop when I came home today. She was sitting inside open mouth breathing and has wheezing noises with every breath. She was fine this morning, and now she seems like she is using all of her energy to breath. What can I do until I can...

I have a three month old hen that just started having brown pudding like stool. She acts fine, eats and drinks well and plays with the others. What could it be and what should I do for her?

Maybe I am too anxious, but I was hoping the two Brahmas I got straight would be a rooster and a hen. Now they are growing and I think I may have gotten very lucky!! So, since these are my first chickens, can all of you with more experience give me your opinion? Is one maturing faster than the...

Maybe someone can help me figure out what breeds of chicks I got. They are all mixed pullets except for the two straight run Brahmas. I have two groups about 2 weeks apart in age. Thanks for any input!!

Just wondering, is it really necessary to add antibiotics to your chicks water?

Hi! I am the proud new owner of 14 chicks! The first batch of eight are about 5 weeks old and the second batch of six are about 3 weeks old. The older batch have been outside in their new home for almost a week and are doing great. Will I have problems when it comes time to introduce the...