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Hi everyone! I got my latest batch of chicks from the Racine Farm & Fleet. Turns out that two of my pullets are cockerels. I have a Brahma Roo (who, minus the spurs, seems to be fully mature--he tried mating with my three year old Easter Egger) and an Easter Egger cockerel (who is still sweet...

I will get and post photos later, but has anyone ever had a bald spot on their hen's behind? I have never had a hen with a bald spot before. A little background: I have no roosters, so I doubt it's caused by breeding. I live in the Midwest in the USA, so we're in winter, so I don't think it's...

Unfortunately, I lost another hen last weekend. She was a two and a half year old Easter Egger named Maryann. I share this story in hopes of being able to answer any questions that another flock owner may have. Sadly, prey animals have a tendency to hide their symptoms, so from what I know...

I adopted 5 baby chicks in early April. Three weeks ago, I moved them to the baby coop which I put inside the run such that my 3 hens could see but not touch the babies (and vice versa). My normally docile Australorp has suddenly turned into a psychotic beast. All she wants to do is to burst...

*Edit: it's good to admit when one is wrong. I stand corrected. According to breed information, Australorps can live 6-10 years. I apologize for the incorrect information. All of us on here have lost at least of our chickens. While my story is not unique, I do want to share my experience with...

I have been looking on the forums to see if I can find something that matches the symptoms my 2 year old Australorp, Hildy, is experiencing. She has had shell-less eggs in the past, but they were not that common. Last week, when I picked her up to greet her, a soft egg flew out of her vent. I...

One of my girls, an Australorp (who is vastly different from her sweet sister!), has never been a huge fan of people and can get a little testy with the other girls. Recently, whenever she sees me or hears my voice, she will emit a shrill growl and puff up. She'll stalk around the run making...