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    4 Easter Egger Hens need names

    I always do names that sound like attributes: The Grey/Brown Silkie Easter Egger: Wanda (she hangs out a bit, then she Wandas off) The black one with tufty cheeks and a beard: Lona (more of a loner (Lona/loner), also I had a lovely neighbor named Lona when I was a child) The black one with...
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    Trouble finding like minded neighbors

    Easier said than done, I know (I've been wanting to start a cinema group for ages). But it is fun discovering that people who share your interests are closer than you might think, but you might not otherwise cross paths with them.
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    Trouble finding like minded neighbors

    If you have a library reasonably close, you might reserve a room, put up some fliers, and try hosting a "chicken keepers get together" or something of the like. I found some local people with similar interests when I joined my local low-waste living group.
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    Help, something wrong with chickens foot.

    In addition to any medications, a gentle crop massage twice a day can really make a difference. Very gentle circles moving in an upward direction. I would count 30 one direction, then do 30 the other direction.
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    Help chick be less lonely during healing

    I stopped using heat lamps after one time a droplet of water flew off of my hand, hit the lamp, and the lamp exploded (shattered). Thankfully the chicks were shielded from most of the blast, but never again. I switched over to an adjustable height brooder plate and never looked back. Safer...
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    Help chick be less lonely during healing

    Perhaps you could take her outside for some brief (~10-20 minutes) visits with the other chicks? She could be in a crate so she can see and hear them. You could even put in a hot water bottle if you're worried about her getting chilled. Or maybe you could pick one little friend to be her buddy...
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    What to use for feed

    I used to use hanging feeders, but I've switched to treadle feeders due to a rat problem.
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    Hatching "Medicated" Eggs?

    That is very much what I was curious about, thank you!
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    Cat territory question

    Noir was super friendly to people. He was a big teddy bear. But he took very seriously guarding his territory from outsiders trying to move in. I've moved away from outside cats because of the damage they do to local wildlife, and also because of how anxious I get when one doesn't show up for a...
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    Cat territory question

    I think it really depends on the cat. I've had two barn cats, Noir (RIP) and Oliver (now an inside kitty as he is older), who REALLY kept any "non-family" cats off of the property. They were friendly (or friendly enough) with the other barn cats, but any other cats were sent packing. But...
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    Side injuries on hens

    Do you have a picture of a hen wearing one of the saddles so that we can see where the vulnerable spot is?
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    Side injuries on hens

    I wonder if someone handy/crafty could give you directions to modify the chicken sadles?
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    Large neck open wound with wheezing from hawk attack

    Thank you for continuing to update! I think threads like this are great for people looking at a chicken with a fresh injury to see what recovery is possible and what it looks like.
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    Hatching "Medicated" Eggs?

    Yes, just to be clear: I am NOT hatching any eggs from my medicated chicken and don't have any intention of hatching from a chicken who is in a withdrawal period. I was just curious about if there was information/studies about what medicines are safe for "pregnant" (you know what I mean) chickens.
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    Hatching "Medicated" Eggs?

    I want to start by saying that this is a purely hypothetical question, and no one is currently brooding! I have a chicken who did a course of antibiotics, and we're currently still in the withdrawal period for her eggs. I went out at one point and she had just laid an egg. Just for a moment it...
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    Hen with wobbly gait, clear diarrhea

    It's very good to know! My hens went through the worst molt I've ever seen this year. So much bare skin, just clearly feeling really crummy. It's the first time I've ever seen molting hens looking worse than just being kind of grumpy/uncomfortable. I didn't realize it could extend to being...
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    Hen with wobbly gait, clear diarrhea

    Wow, I've never heard of this as a symptom of molting!
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    Large neck open wound with wheezing from hawk attack

    Glad she's continuing to improve!
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    Help, something wrong with chickens foot.

    Gotcha. Just making sure she was still getting some natural light and fresh air.
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    Help, something wrong with chickens foot.

    Is she getting any sunshine?
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