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She didn't make it. It's doubly sad because I think she got that prolapse by the hen that always laid the biggest eggs. I haven't collected any double yolkers since I noticed her prolapse. Thanks for the support. :hugs

I was cleaning her up and it looks like there are now maggots in there as well as some of the tissue has dried out where it was pecked at. I can stuff everything back in but it all comes out again a few seconds later. When it comes out it brings more maggots with it.

Thanks for the help. When I felt their abdomens it felt like one had an impacted egg. She basically died in my hands. Once I got the other hen's butt washed off, it looks like she has a prolapse. What should I do to help her with the prolapse? Also, sorry for the gross picture.

Two of my isa brown hens are lethargic with wet poopy butts. They are just over a year old. I feed them commercial hen ration as well as waste green pepper, tomato, and cucumber from a local restaurant. They also get comfrey, weeds and grass clippings. I just noticed this today. What should I do...

I got my brown hens a brown rooster (who is currently in quarantine). Now what do I do? I want to produce my own chicks so that I don't have to buy new every couple of years. I sell some eggs, and don't want to sell fertilized eggs. Is it as simple as just let the chickens do their own match...

I'm getting the rooster so that I am independent of buying chicks from a hatchery. I also like the idea of having someone to protect the flock.

I am relatively new to back yard chickens. I currently have a flock of year old brown hens, but my laydies don't have a man. I'm looking to find them a rooster and I need a little help finding them a Mr. Right. We live in USDA zone 3 cold climate (ie goes down to -40 for a few nights every...

I would like to make my first chicken tractor for 30 chickens. Is there a repository of tractor plans somewhere?

We live in usda zone 3 where it is currently -7C. It will get down to -40 in February. I am already having a lot of eggs freeze and crack. Any suggestions on how to prevent freezing without heating the whole hen house (I only have 18 chickens)? Are there any considerations I should be aware of...

Thanks rosemarythyme. Is chick grit the same as sand? Water melon and green pepper were a big hit among the chicks.

Thanks for all the help! My chicks liked the mud clod. Next up we will try finely chopped veggies and scrambled eggs. Of course this raises the question of what is grit and how do I give it to my chicks?

I just got my first flock of day olds, 4 days ago. They are getting chick food, but I would like to start offering treats as rewards for socializing with me. When can I start offering my chicks treats and what are good, healthy treats for them?

Thanks for the additional warm welcomes and good advice. I was reading the review of the top 10 layers document and it raised a couple of questions for me. What does the phrase "broody" mean? Is it a good idea to start with a mix of adults and chicks?

Thanks for all the warm welcomes and links! I do have a friend with lots of chicken experience who lives in the same zone as I do. He sent me here for info. LOL So here I am.

Hello everyone. I am new to chickens. I would eventually like to have 3 or 4 layers in my backyard for eggs to eat and birdie byproducts to compost. We are definitely wanting some form of chicken tractor. I am here doing research before we buy anything so that I go into this with at least half a...