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Hi, I have a 9 month old prairie bluebell hen that is losing a lot of feathers around its neck. I’m in Knoxville so it’s been colder but not terribly cold. Anyway, it looks almost like it’s molting but I’ve read that isn’t typical until 16-18 months. I read that mites could be a cause at this...

I have three chickens - two are production reds and one is a brown leghorn that have immediately gone broody it seems within a week of laying their first eggs. Does that seem normal? They run and find a spot in the nesting boxes and sit there with an egg or not and stay there. I have other...

I am going to be implementing a deep litter method for our coop. I converted an old shed with plywood flooring. I don’t want to put the bedding on that directly since the deep litter method will cause it to rot more quickly. Also, it’s too complicated to cut out the floor of the shed (it’s...

I’ve seen posts about feeding scobys to chickens being ok but what about chicks? Is there any danger to feeding to them early on? Is there a minimum age when it is safe? Seems like it would be good for them. Thanks!

I am building a 10x20 run. I am covering all sides with 1/4” mesh wire (maybe a bit overkill but want to be extra safe) however my question about keeping foxes and raccoons from digging under is if I can lay down 3’ wide chain link fencing around the perimeter (tie it into my mesh to prevent...