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Today one of my hens layed an egg that had no outer shell. It is squishy and the inner lining is in tact. Does anyone know why and are they missing something in their diet? Thanks.

I have a RIR hen who appears to have an enlarged crop. She is roosting and acting ok but is open mouth breathing. It has been a couple of days. Could she be crop bound and what do I do about it? Thanks.

I live in Maine. I have an 8 x 8 building with a 8 ft. ceiling (at the peak). The walls are two layers, partical board inside and t-111 (sp?) outside. It is trimmed outside and in so there are no drafts. The door is insulated and the chicken door is also. I cover the windows with plastic in...

I am trying to place my 1 year old Rooster. His name is Woody and he is very handsome. He is an excellent watch rooster and is very protective of his girls. He is in a large pen in the am and free ranges in the pm. A bit spoiled with table scraps and a heated coop in the winter. If you have...

I have a small flock of 14 which includes a 1 yr. old RI Red rooster and a new 4 month old ?? breed rooster. They free range in the afternoon and Woody is very protective of his girls and is very good at keeping them close and announcing his whereabouts. We have not lost one under his watch...