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I have a rescue Silver Laced Wynadotte who is blind in one eye. She is now about eight years old. We adopted her when she was barely one. Over the past week I've noticed she was not very active, and then saw her stand up, take two steps and then sit down. Alarmed I put a bowl of water in front...

Hi Everyone: I want to plant Milkweed to help with the Monarch butterfly population, however, I've heard it is toxic? And that the butterflies create worms that can be poisonous. So, will the chickens go after them? And will it be harmful? Thanks

This morning I found one of my red sexlinks dead in the coop? She was about six years old and her "sister" is still going strong. It's very strange as she was fine yesterday. She, and all my girls, have a very healthy and fun life. When I went out to their yard to let them out on what I call a...

It always seems strange when one day a chicken seems fine and next they are not acting normal. Laverne suddenly is not eating much, her tail is down and she is hunched over. Obviously something is wrong, but I can't tell what and don't know what to do for her? In the past, I always rushed them...

I have a beautiful Silver laced Wyaandott and she is a rescue. She is blind in one eye and the sweetest chicken ever. However, lately she has taken to staying in the coop almost all day and comes out later to eat and drink. She is limping so I'm guessing her feet hurt. I've posted some photos of...

My sweet Thelma is about six years old and an Easter Egger. She is adorable. I noticed about three weeks ago that she has vision problems. She bumps into things, she "misses" the food bowl, but does eventually find it and eat. Same with water. However, when I give the girls spinach, she misses...

Lately my Thelma, an Araucana about six years old had trouble seeing. When she goes to peck at something, she misses it. I've observed her attempting to bite a piece of spinach and she misses it completely. Fortunately, she is eating well in my trough feeders, so I know she is getting...

Hi Everyone: My sweet Thelma, about age 7, seems not to see well in certain circumstances. She is robust, eats, drinks, runs around and dirt bathes, so from that perspective she appears healthy and hearty. Yet, when I offer her spinach from my hand, she misses when she goes to peck at it. As...

Hi everyone. I came across an article that purports that treadle feeders are a good way to keep food from spreading all over the ground. Also, it mentioned a treadle waterer? Does anyone have experience with these devices and recommends them?

Has anyone ever used poison smoke to kill rats that live under the coop? I have a large run 75 x 25 x 15. Someone suggested putting smoke bombs under the coop while the chickens are outside the run wandering around the yard for an hour or so before putting them back inside. They suggest that the...

Hi Everyone: A friend of mine called to say that he was concerned that the supply chain for chicken food could be seriously impaired in a few months. I think he may be correct. While I always stock up when I buy my food, etc., I don't stock up for several months at a time. Just sharing this...

I found one of my "twins", a Wheaten Aracurna, dead this morning. It appears she died in her sleep as her head tucked under her wing. I don't know what to think? Has this happened to others and your thoughts? Very sad, I love my little girls as we all do. Thanks

Hi all: Palo Alto Animal Services contacted me about two little rescues they have that needed a home. I'm flattered that they think well enough of me as a "chicken mommy" to ask me to take them. They are very sweet and chirp all day long. I'd like to know their breed or mix if possible.

Hi Forum members; Our Palo Alto Animal Services contacted me yesterday as they need a home for two new hens/pullets...hopefully. They are adorable and very sweet. It brings my suburban flock to 10 now. I'd love to know the breed if possible. Any thoughts here?

Hi All: A very strange and sad thing happened this morning. My chickens have a big run, but I still let them out to our larger yard with grass almost daily. They love the change of scenery and eagerly come out to play. However, this morning, as I let the girls out, one, Cash, a Black Maran...

Hi all: I have seven hens, different breeds except for two which are Wheaton Araucanas. They are a bit over two years old. They hang together with a Silver Laced Wyandotte. The three have been buddies until just the past two days it appears. When I went to give them food, treats and fresh...

I have seven hens, two years old, who have stopped laying. They just came through a molt, and now the days are a lot shorter. Their combs are not bright red, which tells me they are not in the laying mood, but I've never gone through such an egg-laying drought. Anyone else having this same...

Hi Everyone: I have a rescued Blue Wynandotte. She is blind in one eye, but otherwise is doing well physically. However, I don't know what kind of trauma she went through, as she is very skittish, and possibly for multiple good reasons. She is young, according to you folks when I posted...

Thank you big time to "Chickensmommy" on this board. Back in October, she posted she has a few extra chickens to sell. She had a few Ameraucanas, which was a breed I thought I might like to have. Timing was perfect, although I had to be sure they were hens, as with others in suburban...

Hi Everyone: Our animal services agency here in Palo Alto were notified of a chicken roaming around a busy intersection. They got her, just in time. She was starving and had an injured eye. Good, the vet didn't find anything wrong except her stressed condition. After a week she was on her...