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Hi, I have a Black Australorp that has recently been going to the roost in daytime and laying from there. Most of the times the eggs end up breaking and/or getting eaten by the other hens. She was laying in the nest box until just a few weeks ago. I have chased her out when I catch her, but...

I have a Polish that has been bullied regularly, especially after being out of the coop a few times recovering from ailments. In the spring and summer, she would sleep in the nest box at night, because she would frequently get kicked out of the roost. Now that we are having some nights in the...

Hello everyone, I have a Barred Rock (about 18 months old) that has been laying eggs with paper-thin shells for a while. More recently, the shells are not formed at all. I just find remains of a rubbery shell and contents in the coop. She free ranges, and I have been giving her oyster shell...

Hello, everyone I have a hen that cut her foot following a mishap in the yard. There does not seem to be serious injury, but I want to prevent infection. I'm looking for suggestions for something topical to put on the cut. Would Neosporin work? She is currently inside, on a clean towel, in...

I know there are already several threads for treating sour crop. I am looking specifically for diet suggestions for a hen that is recovering from sour crop, and has an appetite again. I have been giving her yogurt and chopped up hard-boiled egg. Please provide any recommendations for other...

Hello everyone I have kept Oxytetracycline antibiotic on hand in case I get any sick hens and need to protect the flock (e.g. from respiratory disease).. I was told at my feed store yesterday that poultry antibiotics can no longer be sold without prescription. My attempt to find any online...