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We have one hen that our other three are picking on, eating her neck and bum feathers. I have tried it all: added protein, added boredom busters, added more free space time, added pinless peepers, separated the main bully (who is also her bff surprisingly). Currently, Red Bird (the one missing...

We have one hen that our other three are picking on, eating her neck and bum feathers. I have tried it all: added protein, added boredom busters, added more free space time, added pinless peepers, separated the main bully (who is also her bff surprisingly). Currently, Red Bird (the one missing...

Thank you! It is odd because they all tromp along together and seem very friendly. I can tell who the leader is but just barely. They don't pick on her when we are around...one time through a window I saw one nip a feather and I saw another time when I went to say goodnight to them and it was...

We have 4 different hens, all just over a year old. In the last two months, one of them has started to get picked on. The others are eating her feathers off her head/neck/chest and back side (from what I can tell). There has been no major disruption to their home or diet or anything like that. I...

Thanks for the info! I was told that they are sexes prior to getting to the feed store and that they have about a 95% chance of being female - sounds like I was misled! At least they are exchanging the Roos for ladies for me. Appreciate the info!!

Wow, I had no idea. But I guess I'm not that surprised. Our last attempt at chicks a year ago ended up w all roosters. Hoping for a diff outcome this round!

Yeah, I was pretty certain on the Maran. He is so skiddish and crazy. As for the EE, is it common to buy Amaracauna chicks from the feed store and have them be EE after all? Fingers are still crossed for her to be a her - even tho she is really skiddish and doesn't like to be held either. The...

Here are our four chickie babies. A Cuckoo Maran, a Rhode Island Red, a Golden Sex Link, and an Amaracauna. We got them on Valentine's Day, love birds! I have a sneaking suspicion at least one is a roo :( Would love your thoughts!

Thank you Eggcesive!! They totally have lice eggs on the base of the feathers. Sad and gross. Picked up some Sevin dust to treat today and should get Corid started as soon as it arrives, hoping tomorrow. It is so nice to have help here!! Kathy, I don't have a vet unfortunately. But for sure the...

Three weeks ago we adopted 4 hens that are 1.5years old and laying. About a week later they all got really runny white/yellow poops with some blood in them and I saw worms in one poop. One of them was also passing shell-less eggs in the night. The lady at the feed store said it was cocci and...

Three weeks ago we adopted 4 hens that are 1.5years old and laying. About a week later they all got really runny white/yellow poops with some blood in them and I saw worms in one poop. One of them was also passing shell-less eggs in the night. The lady at the feed store said it was cocci and...

Thank you so much. I went to one of our local feed store and got some worm medication for worms and lots of good advise for boosting their immune system and adding protein. Fingers crossed for solid poops!!

One of our golden sex link hens has had terrible diarrhea for three days now. It is very watery with little bits in it. She has had a messy bum as well so we gave her a bath last night and dried her all up and it is better but still has evidence of more diarrhea. This morning I found her...

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Hi all - I recently adopted four Golden Sex Link hens from a farmer (friend of a friend). He had been fostering them for a few weeks as his neighbor moved and couldn't bring them with her. We have had them for two weeks and all was fine until yesterday. I found this watery/bloody poop on the...

Thanks everyone! I'm very excited to be here. Any guesses on these other two?? The Amaracauna is Mariah and the Mil Fluer (breed?) is Eleanor.

Hi all. I'm new to this chicken world and am curious on my two favorite chicks. Both are 7ish weeks old. Sophia the Silkie and Janice the Black Copper Maran. Thoughts?? Thanks in advance!!