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Evening! I live in Naples, FL and the last few days half my yard has found itself in standing water from all the rain. It was overnight rain, so by the time I woke up the chicken run was under water, with the chickens drinking from that standing water. I got them out of there and raised their...

Hi, all! I have 3 hens whose eyes are almost completely shut from the fowl pox scabs. Any suggestions on how to get them nourished and hydrated in this state?? They are having difficulty finding the water and food in some cases. :( I already have them separated, each in their own crate.

First summer in Florida with chickens and was hit with fowl pox! 😩 What are the tried and true ways to manage mosquitos in the coop?

Happy Friday, chicken people! I just noticed that one of my hens has a cut on her waddle that seems to be slightly infected, given that it’s swollen and puffy. Anything recommended to handle that infection?? Thank you!s

Hi, all! I saw some blood in one of the chickens feces over a week ago and I started to treat with Corid, until I could get a fecal. In the end, they got 7 days of Corid I got a fecal done and it came back positive for tapeworms. I gave them Panacur, it’s been a couple of days and I found...

Good morning, Chicken People! Has anyone figured out how to keep raccoons out of their treadle feeder? I am happy to pay for good feed for my chickens, but I am not happy about it being hijacked. Any suggestions?!

Hey, Ya'll! I had a hen taken to the vet the other day, because she laid an egg white and yolk separately...no shell. Then, she pooped what looked like scrambled eggs. The vet said she didn't have a fever, and had me monitor her eating and drinking for a week. She's been on and off with that...

Good morning, all! I ran a fecal and found out I have tapeworm. I've just ordered Valbazen to treat. My main question is surrounding worming in general. My flock and I live in North Georgia in a wooded area. Lots of rain, mud and plenty of heat in the summer. I read so often about people...

Although my subject line may seem like a joke, this has certainly not been one! I take my chickens seriously, and have been as meticulous as I know how to be to keep them healthy, but I have not always succeeded. The learning curve has been tough! A couple of weeks ago I had a chicken with...

Hi, all. I just needed to share my situation with people who will understand. I've been keeping chickens for 1.5 years, not long. The learning curve at times has been steep, and so has the joy! As we speak, I believe I may have made the mistake of introducing a rooster with Marek's to my...

Hi, all! First post here! I have a flock of 10 chickens. After losing my rooster earlier this year, I wanted to replace the rooster. I met a breeder who said he's NPIP certified and brought home a little Brahma. He's eating and drinking, but the first day there was blood in his stool. The...