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I feed scraps just about every day however, it's only a small Tupperware(sandwich size) once a day between all of them (19 currently). So on a regular basis I'd say they get a few bites each of whatever it may be. Usually just fruit and veggie clippings but some times bread crust, Cheerios...

Layer pellets and fresh kitchen scraps. Kitchen scraps as in salad clippings, crumbs etc. Nothing "old" or rotten, no meat, no dairy, no bananas, onions, raw potatoes...

I have no known issues through the flock. This seems to come out of nowhere at all different times regardless of the breed, season, where they came from, etc. I started with just 3 hens and now have 19. I've seen and experienced a lot in this department so I feel like this is natural but then I...

Hello all, I have been raising laying hens for 6-7years now and several times have run into the same fatal scenario. I feel like this is not the result of something I am doing wrong or not doing that I should be but am simply seeking some advice or someone who has encountered the same...

Good morning all, I need some advice. I have 8 hens a little over a year old, all raised together since day 1. 3 Reds, 3 barred rocks and 2 Araucanas. They are caged while I'm at work in a VERY spacious, well thought out pen, and then free range from. 3 days ago I noticed that one of my reds...

After everything we did for the little girl and several weeks of seemingly great behavior I regret to inform that I found my little Neborah passed away this evening. We did everything we could. I thank you again for all the advice you passed down. She was a sweet girl, I will never forget her...

I have been doing this for 4 years she is only 6 months old. I lost my entire flock to a family of minks this past winter. We had to start all over this year. They are all just about 6 months old. We did notice about 3 or 4 jelly like eggs that were laid in the last month or so and I'm starting...

We gave her a good, warm soak and as everyone told me she would, she LOVED it. She even fell asleep a few times. There wasn't half as much poop caked on there as It looked and no infestation, thank god! However, we were able to get in the vent and didn't feel anything. She has been inside for 2...

Thank you! I believe she's got an egg stuck in her vent. We're going to attempt to help her lay it. I've gotten mixed answers on this but will not give up on her. 4 years of raising hens and I've never faced an illness or a backed up hen. I'm nervous and sad for her.

Good afternoon all. I've been following BYC for a very long time but just recently signed up when I needed help with a sick hen. I want to thank everyone for all the great advice throughout the entire site. This is an amazing community we're a part of and I look forward to sharing my experiences...

Question: I am going to look it up as I look up everything I attempt.. lol What should I do if I feel something in her vent? We are pretty confident that she may have an egg stuck up in there. Is this a do it yourself kind of thing or should I be consulting a 'professional'?

I was able to catch her as she is not moving fast at all. This is the one of my 9 that really hasn't ever liked to be touched which was my first concern. She is being crated inside, away from the other girls right now. She is set up with vinegar water, a recommendation from my neighbor, and some...

Please help! I got home from work and found 1 of my 9 hens standing in the corner. She wouldn't move, even let me pet her which is very rare for this girl. Eventually she got annoyed with me and rather than going out with her sisters she very slowly went back into the coop and is currently...