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I have a 4 y/o Gold laced Wyandotte hen. She is near the bottom of the pecking order. She is now with a flock of hens over a y/o. The original flock she was with, she seemed to keep herself out of the mix for pecking order. Don't mess with me, I won't mess with you attitude. The flock she is...

I have just found black spots on the combs of the rooster, and he is shaking his head as if it itches him. I have also noticed that some of the combs on the pullets look as if they have been picked, and had dried blood on them. Closer look shows that that it look like the area has died. It's...

I have a young flock, they will turn 22 wks on Wed. Getting red in the face and wattles. I have one.. who was told to me was a 'roo, and I believed them. But yesterday, he/she did the squat. None of the others have acheived that status as yet. I was hoping he was a roo... but, I have to...

I recieved this beautiful Roo from a lady on Craigs List. He is a younger roo... but she didn't know his age. She described him as a red color...and didn't know the breed. I think he is a Buff Orpington, his color is absolutely beautiful. What do you think?

1) What type of bird , age and weight. Pullet. 8 wks weight unknown 2) What is the behavior, exactly. She has been standing on one foot, and then the other. Not just one side or the other. She has been keeping her right eye closed, but it doesn't appear to have anything in it, or changing...

Not sure if this is the correct place to post this, but wanted to share it. I have seen others share posts from CL, but now I can't remember where... so this is what I wanted to share. Don't think I have heard of these breeds before..... protection/certification/guarantee. More info 9...

I have 8 little Delawares, they will turn 6 wks on 11/24. I have them now in the outside coop, and it has a lino floor on it. I have covered it with several inches of shavings, but is still pretty slippery. The youngsters have been playing run/fly and slide since I put them out there. I...

I have 8 , 1 week old chicks I recieved from the feed store. They ordered new chicks and I was able to order 7 pullets and 1 'roo chick. Well, when they arrived, the feed store guy never ordered any roo's. So, since I am somewhat limited in brooding space, and raising young chicks to...

I am having problems with my girls feathers. They are losing them. They are pecking each other and pulling them out and eating them. I have also, a large amount of outer feathers laying around the ground and inside the coop. This started around the middle of March. They don't seem to be...

My DH was traveling on the back of our property, and found the dogs. He thinks there were maybe 5 or 6. we caught 3 of them, and the others being bigger, or older took off down the creek. The 3 left behind are of some small young puppies, maybe 3 or 4 months. No weight on them at all, and...

I know this is going to sound bad before I even put it out here, but I will do my best not to be bad! I have 23 girls, that are just starting to lay, 2 of them actually started this week. I had a 'roo with them, that came by accident from the hatchery. They were all raised together, and he...

I have 24 birds, and they are 17 weeks as of Monday. I am not expecting the girls to lay eggs right now, as I don't think they are mature enough yet. My question is the amount of scratch I feed them. I have read here, that scratch is actually not benefical to them. That if fed too much, will...

I am not sure I am posting this in the correct location, so if needed please move to where it belongs. I have raised some chicks for a friend, we are splitting the flock here very shortly. My new coop isn't large enough to hold 24 adult birds. We originally were going to split them 12 and 12...

Could any one please advise when the juvenile molt begins? I have 8 wk old pullets, and treat them daily with vegetables. I have them on the medicated Purina Start and Grow feed. In the last couple of days I have noticed a number of feathers on the ground in the coop and run. I am concerned...

I was sitting in the coop today watching the girls eat part of a pumpkin. I noticed one of my silver laced wyandottes has a hooked beak. It looks straight on her head, not like it's crossed. It looks more like an eagles' beak. Is this going to cause her any harm? I didn't notice if she was...

I have babies right now, and don't plan on roosters. I ordered pullets only, but out of the 24, I think 1 of the BO is a roo. This order is going to be split between a friend and us. He is going to get the roo. He already has a flock at his home, and can handle the roos. My question is, when...

My chicks will be 5 wks on Monday. I have bought some hen scratch, and placed a small amount on the ground in their run. They don't seem to be too interested in it. Is this too early to give it too them? Thanks for your your help.

I am a first time chick momma, and my girls are about 4 days old now. I have refrained from handling them since arrival, with the exception of dipping their beaks in the water when I put them in the brooder. I have stroked several of them lightly since them, but didn't want to stress them by...

I recieved my first delivery of chicks this morning. My wonderful husband built us a varmit proof coop/house. I am brooding 24 chicks, but 12 of them belong to a friend. I am so excited I'm not sure if I am going to cluck or crow ! Australorps, Dominique, Buff Orpington,Gold laced and...