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Hi, Just wanted some thoughts on my Barred Rock hen who must have got her head stuck in the hardware cloth. Im not even sure it was torn because there is no blood or scab. But what else would cause her comb to be flopping forward? I only have 3 hens and this girl is the boss so i cant see it...

I have 4 chickens about 1.5 years old now. They all have been very productive and laying since about 21 weeks. Although they have all slowed down as the days get shorter, the EE seems to have stopped laying. About a weeks ago i found a withered soft shell from her on the poop tray.... Didnt...

Seems these little flying rats are cleaning out my feed! They obviously have been spreading the word because I have never seen so many sparrows in my yard. All day long they are flying in and out with food pellets. Yesterday as i am shooing the chickens into the run, 12 flew out of the door and...

Hi everyone, I have 4 one year old hens who are happy and healthy and laying. The Barred Rock has always been bossy and mean. Lately she has been ultra mean to the easter egger. While the BR lets the other 2 near her, eat with her, dust bathe with her (NH Red and Brahma) she will peck and chase...

I am new to chickens and not sure what is normal, but after reading a lot of what could go wrong, i just want to check... Of my 4 eight month old girls, my NH Red doesnt seem to be feeling well today. I noticed her poop this morning was green and watery, her butt all caked and stuck. After...

Just a couple "is this normal" questions. My NH Red is laying an egg every day..... in the first 28 days of laying, shes only taken 2 days off. "is this normal?" My Barred Rock is laying every day too, but only started 10 days ago. Her record is 8 of the last 9 days! I was thinking maybe the...

There was a hideous squawking coming from the yard so i run out back thinking something was eating a chicken! 3 of the 4 were just scratching in the yard ignoring the commotion and the 4th (Plinky the NH Red) was inside the coop yelling her head off... I bound down the stairs just in time to see...

After having to rehome our light brahma cockerel at 9 weeks, we were left with 4 girls (barred plymouth rock, NH red, EE, light brahma). The Barred Rock stepped up to lead the girls and i saw a clear pecking order at 12 weeks. They are 16 weeks tomorrow and I cant wait to see who will be the...

Hi everyone, I am new to chicken raising and scour this site almost daily for info! There are some things i can find... How do i know if the noises my chickens are making are happy or mad noises?! I have a light Brahma, NH Red, EE and Barred Rock. All four are 13 weeks old. The Rock is the...

My (almost) 7 week old chicks come into the coop at dusk, eat a bit and then a rumble breaks out when they realize they each want a specific corner of the coop! They are climbing over and diving under eachother for that sacred spot. No one is hurt and it doesnt seem to get out of hand but what...

Hi Every one, I really enjoy the site and have learned so much! There has been one thing has bothered me that i cant seem to find an answer to. I understand the reason to limit food/treats to chicks that is not their grower feed. My 4 girls are just about 7 weeks old now and have been out in...

Is a 41/2 week old chick too young to tell if its a cockerel? I have 2 light Brahmas and they are looking very different today! What would be the best age to be sure which are definitely pullets? Well, here are some pics of Betty (her twin Wilma with quite a bit lighter comb) You will see Betty...

Hi Everyone, I cant tell you how happy i was to find BYC but am eggstatic to find you all here in Mass! I have learned SO much on this site and really appreciate it. Our 5 chicks are 2 weeks old...Barred Plymouth Rock, Ameraucana, NH Red, and 2 Light Brahmas. My husband got started right away on...

Hi and thank you SO much for BYC! Being our first time raising chickens, i am thrilled to find people in my neck of the woods. I have been finding all kinds of tips and advice for colder weather raising....Are there any special considerations for this area we should know about? Any suggestions...