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My hens are picking on just one hen. Unfortunately, I have not been able to identify which hen is doing the pecking so I cannot isolate it to change the pecking order. I have purchased some things to entertain them to hopefully help solve this problem. They also definitely have plenty of space...

I have two chicks that have been sneezing and sound junky almost like rales when they breathe heavily (usually from excitement of being handled more than normal). I have separated them from the other 8 and at first they looked tired and very sluggish. They have improved in activity but still...

I have two chicks approx a month old that have been sneezing and sound junky when they breathe heavily. I have separated the two and now there is a third that is sneezing. There are no other symptoms like visible drainage from eyes or nostrils. Do I need to worry or medicate them? Is it common...

I was changing out water and feeding my chicks when I heard abnormal breathing. Two of the chicks have rales (junking sounding when they breath) one is worse than the other. I have isolated the two in a different enclosure. How do I treat this? Or do I just wait it out? Please help! I didn't...

First timers here and we still feel lost! Our chicks are about 3 weeks old. I know we will have to wait a while before we put them outside but I want to make sure we have everything ready well before its needed. We live in southwestern Ohio. We have 10 chicks and they all seem to be doing well...

Help! We purchased chicks today and don't know how old they are. Unfortunately they were bought before we were completely prepared. What is the best way to tell how old our chicks are so I can adjust their temperature appropriately? We have them inside right now in a temperate controlled room...

I'm new at raising just about everything. I have always wante to raise chickens among other animals and know its going to be an adventure especially at the beginning. I am 25 and work as a firefighter/paramedic so I'll have plenty of time to devote as long as a very supporing boyfriend that is...