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I have 2 older hens and have added in several pullets to the flock. I was feeding them separately (layer feed for big gals and medicated chick starter for the new gals) but recently read I could feed unmedicated chick feed to ALL the birds as long as I offered oyster shell for the older gals...

Bought this CoCo Maran a few weeks ago. I figure it’s about 6 weeks old. Compared to others I bought at that same time, the comb is atleast twice the size and it’s turning red already. I’ve never had a rooster and can’t keep it if it is.Thanks a bunch.

Hello, my flock is now down to 2 hens. My plan was to purchase some chicks this Spring; however, our country vet recently contacted us about a local FFA program giving away young laying hens. My run is probably 10x15 and I have the set up to safely introduce maybe 3-4 new chickens. My current...

My flock of 4 hens is 1 year old. Everything has been going beautifully until recently. I have been noticing that all but 1 of my hens are missing most of their feathers at the base of their tails, under their wings, and some have bare behinds! Thankfully there hasn’t been any blood. I have...

Long time follower, but just joined the group. I have 4 chickens, 2 Wyandottes and 2 Easter Eggers. I adore my chickens! I am officially known as the chicken lady I town, and I Love It! Thanks for making this a great group with a ton of great info. It has helped me tremendously in this...