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I found this in the nesting box and it is very strange looking, and completely gross. I pulled it apart to see what was inside. Anyone have any idea what it is and why? All my chickens seem healthy and normal. Sorry about this disgusting picture, I was trying make it smaller….

1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Yes, I got my chickens 2 years ago (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 4 (3) What breeds do you have? 1 red hybrid, 1 Polish and 2 Barred Rock (4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens? I think they...

I have a 2yr old Red Hybrid type of chicken. She stopped laying a couple months ago. Her last egg was a giant egg with no yolk. She has lost a lot of weight so her breast bone is protruding otherwise. I’ve noticed her looking a bit off a few days ago, a bit scruffy but acting normally...