Search results for query: *

I poked my head in the coop today and it seemed like all my Buff Orps-12 hens and a roo, were shaking their heads. They have been coop bound for a few days do to below zero temps. Is this just dust from being inside? Also, some of the combs are not looking good--chalky white. I'm worried. This...

Wow! I feel much better now. I never knew I was such a worry wart until I got these beautiful chickens. Thanks to all of you for your reassurance and advice. Cheers!

We have a 8' x 8' insulated coop and 12 buff orps and six laying boxes. We hadn't planned on keeping all of the chickens over winter, when they would be more confined because of weather. Now I'm worried they're too crowded. From what I've read, 64 square feet be okay. What do you all think? On...

We have a small (12 pullets, one rooster) free-ranging flock. Recently the comb one of our pullets (who had just started laying) has turned from bright red to dull, almost brown/purple. Anyone have an idea what caused this? She seems otherwise healthy and alert. Thanks!