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Frost bite?! We are in California, hasnt dropped below 38 in weeks :) injury, like a scab that is healing? The black is probably dirt and sap. They seem to be fond of finding sticky situations to get into. Thank you

Is this something to be concerned with? She is healthy and a little pill as always otherwise

is she contagious to my other girls?

Hello my Americana (sp?) is 7 or 8 yrs old. last laid an egg a week ago. since friday (2/2) she has been 'out of it' moving about slowly, not interested in eating mealworms or anything. was drinking yesterday. I washed her up yesterday, no signs of mites, vent appears clear. saw this morning she...

Thank you for the advice!!

Forgive this question, as I am sure it has been asked and answered before. However.... I have 2 older gals - 5 yrs old or so, last April we brought home 2 more chicks. They are now pushing 4 months old, I have moved them into a large pen that connects to the chicken run and have attempted to...

Thank you!! and to all the folks that posted, loved the stories! thanks for sharing

This was an email I received from our neighbor and friend that watch our hens when we are away, the names have been changed to protect the innocent, the language has been edited.... Sunday morning, August 7, 2011: Went to check on the chickens first. I see they have plenty of water, but...

should we put olive oil or moisture of some sort on the combs?

Heat?! we are in the artic zone of sacramento california First motling can take awhile is the best news I have heard all day! What is the best way to dust for mites? wouldn't I see them - or signs of??

here are pics of the RIR. I do not see any mites. I do see feathers FINALLY growing in. Her comb has black spots on it?? Her naked bottom?!

the hens are about 16 months old. If they are molting it started late winter/early spring.. I'm going out to get a few pictures

My Easter Egger stopped laying about 3 weeks ago. We lost her 'BFF' hen a few weeks back, so we wonder if she is depressed about her bunk mate? We have 3 hens now, the RIR is laying regularly, the BarbRock very couple days - maybe? THey are all eating and drinking, combs seem a bit dry, birds...

Botulism. Symptoms are... weakness in legs, which gradually leads to paralysis of legs, wings, and neck. Lethargic. They will also drool. Botulism is not extremely common, but is one of the most common poisonings in chickens. They can get it if they have some sort of access to a compost pile...

I thought the girls were molting, they are about 15 months old, my RIR started losing bottom feathers in early spring (Feb/march) the other two have followed suit. now I have 3 hens with bare bottoms. no sign of mites, or other bugs, they have been laying until yesterday. Have only been getting...

as of my last post Luna has passed away. She was weak - unable to stand, she started to leak fluid from her mouth, just a dribble then about 2-3 TBLspns. Her comb was purplish tipped. She started convulsing(sp?) then did the 'death dance'. So... prior to this.. 2 days ago she seemed quiet and...

one of my hens has not been feeling well. she has been slow moving for a couple days. someone laid a soft papery egg 2 days ago. she is laying on the ground, her comb is flopped over and purple tipped. please advise. my number is 916-359-8768. I think we may lose her!

We got our hens last summer. I have 1/2 acre the girls can free range a couple hours a day, but that's all because the dog (choc lab) needs yard time too! As for damage, this I have not seen. They are get pest control, sure they scratch around a bit, but that is all. They are so much fun! Wish I...

the secret to good dough is two parts. First the flour - you want something high in protein - I use a priduct called superlative (if you are in Foodservice, check with your vendor, sysco carries it) Second is letting it rest over night once it has gone thru the primary proof and been scaled out...

yes, would love to hear about the vote? you'd think the city/county would have better things to do - like catch drug dealers? Nah, let's bust bycers they're easy WTH!!