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Quote: I just went up to my hens to double check. The skin looks normal it is just the chest area that looks slightly red in parts. I will put some mite and lice powder on her as soon as possible, and will look out for scratching. Thanks chicmom for your reply.

Hello, i have recently noticed that one of my hens have got a big clump of feather missing on her neck and chest. I have check for mites but non has been found. I am worried for her and i am just hoping she may be just molting? Please put my mind to rest, anyone know what this could be?

Quote: I didn't know. reasoning being is i had no where else i could of put them. The weather has been fine here so they have been able to go free on about half an acre. They currently are in a 8x8 shed. If they carry on, i was thinking about meshing one side of the shed of, and letting them...

Hello, i got thee more chickens on saturday to add to my current three. They are the same breed and not much difference in age. Ever since i have had them, my three older hens keep attacking my three new hens! It is very aggressive, clinging on and pull big clumps of feathers out. My new hens...

Quote: Thank you Wifezilla! Great forum!

Quote: Thank you, great/helpful post! Quote: Quote: Lol, i have just realized what i put on my original post about chickens swimming. Corrected now, i meant ducks

Hello, as subject say ducks wanted in lancashire area. I would like 4 hens, good laying breed and POL. Luke.

Quote: Great post, thank you very much!

Thank you katharinad. Will the ducks be able to eat out the chicken feeder, or will not be able to fit their beaks in there?

Thanks for all the great advice! I have been looking everywhere for a plastic paddling pool or something equivalent, the only thing i can find is this...

Hello, i am thinking about getting 4 ducks and have got a few questions for you guys * Would it be okay to put my ducks in with my hens? They are in a 6x6 shed and allowed access to the outside which is a large area. I currently have 3 Warrens (soon to have 4). * I've been doing research on...

Quote: Thank you. Quote: They are fine... Running, eating, playing their great. Quote: yes it's sad, it's hard to tell when they are ill until they are very sick

Sorry not been on in a while so a late update... The hen that was ill sadly died She was very ill, and she just wouldn't eat. I tryed force feeding her, i even tried putting the food on her tongue and rubbing her throat but no good. Never got to take her to the vets in time, so don't know...

Quote: Hi AHappychick, i have tried putting it in her beak but no luck she just flung it back out I have put some next to her and will try again after, thank you!

Quote: 1) What type of bird , age and weight. The breed is ISA warren, her age is about 22-23 weeks old, i am unsure of here weight if this is very important then i will try and find this out. 2) What is the behavior, exactly. Her behavior is she will not stand up she just laying down, she...

I got up this morning to my warrens and one of them was one the floor and not moving. I grabbed it tried to make it stand and it wouldn't, it just falls back down. It also keeps shaking and keeps closing it's eyes, i have tried to give it some crack corn but it will not take it. It is snowing...

Quote: Thanks for your post ddawn. Is there any way to stop them from flying up at people, or will they just stop with time?

Yay Chicks! : Not sure why they are flying up at you. Perhaps they were hand fed treats before. I'm wondering if you could post pictures of your roost set up? It may help to trouble shoot. Generally speaking, nest boxes are usually set lower than the roosts. This prevents them from...

Hello, i got my first 4 hens yesterday! I got 4 warrens and they are 22 weeks old. The two nest boxes are built on the second floor of my coop, but they wont go up the small ladder to get to the nest boxes! Today i put one up on the second floor, but all she wanted to do is get straight back...

Quote: Thank you very much sydney13. What do you use to make the door automatic?