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So I have Frankie inside and she has pooped. It looks completely normal a little hard but solid gray/green with white on the top. I gave her food and she shows NO interest in it. I gave her water and No interest in that either. Unfortunately, there is no place opened at 8:30 in the evening where...

My Frankie girl is not doing well. She is 7/8 weeks old. She has been very healthy, active and eating and drinking well. Then I noticed her the last 2 days acting very sleepy. She isnt opening her eyes now. I dont beleive she has eaten either. I took her out of the coop this morning and wiped...

This too is happening to one of my pullets! I noticed her yesterday not opening her eyes and very "sleepy'. I found her today outside the coop soaked from a storm that passed through. I wrapped her in a towel and blow dried her and brought her inside.I tried giving her water with a syringe, I'm...

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I got my chicks home yesterday and noticed one pooped red, foamy watery poop. She seems to sleep more than the others and doesnt have much energy. I have read about coccidiosis, which I believe she has. I am feeding them growth starter feed that is medicated with Bacitracin Methylene...

Welcome! I too am new to BYC. Everyone is very welcoming and I've gotten some excellent advise.

Thank you to all who have welcomed me!!

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Yes, I did. Thank you! I had a few members welcome me! I've even gotten some great advice on my coop.

I really wanted light Sussex however the hatchery doesn't have any at this time. So, I'm going for Cinnamon Queens and Barred Rock. Thay are 6 weeks old. I will have them tomorrow!

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Excited to say we finished the coop last night! Worked in the dark to finish and in the rain! Thank you to my husband he did an excellent job. I know the girls are gonna Love it! Thank you to Henless for the tips! I plan to post pics.

Thank you!! I have a large nesting box in the coop. Will the chickens sleep in it? Is it necessary to have roosts in the coop? Should I partition the nesting box?

Wow! I have just read this and I am now afraid my coop will not be sufficient in size. I plan to have my girls free range and dont want broody so I assumed it would be big enough for 6 chickens. It is 5'x8'. But now that I look at it looks small. I didnt consider them roosting either. So glad I...

Thank you Two Crows, I'm looking forward to learning all I can about raising chickens and engaging in conversation with those that are chicken pros!

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I have lived here for 3yrs. I'm originally from Meadville Pennsylvania. I love the weather here and have plenty of space for a small farm. Im going to start with chickens.

New to the site and new to the world of chicken ownership! Looking forward to reading and enjoying all the information contained here on Back Yard Chickens. My coop will be finished tomorrow and then I'll get my girls!

New to Back Yard Chickens! Also new to owning and raising chickens. I'm very excited and just a bit nervous! My coop will be finished tomorrow and then I'll be off to purchase my girls. Cant wait to post pics and enjoy all the valuable information from all who post!