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Ok, I'm very confused and need help. I've read that chickens can't get colds, but they can get sick from being transported. If its not a cold what is it? Also keep a new bird quarantined for 1 month.....if they can get sick from transport how do you know if its that or crd? Some people say the...

My son in law bought me a rooster on Sunday and when he gave it to me I noticed its feathers looked odd. Upon further investigation I see that he has tons of little eggs all over his feathers, down close to the skin. I sprayed him with Adams Flea and Tick and gave him half cc of ivomec orally...

Ok, I've searched everywhere and I can't get a definite withdrawal time on Tylan 50. I've read everything from no withdrawal to 2 month withdrawal. Can anyone help me with an absolute answer?

I'm posting this here since its a behavior problem. I recently purchased a new rooster to go in my egg pen. The hens beat the tar outta him. He won't get off the roost cause he's so scared. He is young, but his spurs are a quarter inch long. I think he's old enough to hold his own, obviously...

Does anyone know how to upload pics from an EVO phone? I don't have a computer, I use my phone for viewing this site. Please help, I would like to get opinions on the quality of my brood stock.

I live in GA and was wondering which hatchery would be the best to order from. I've never ordered any chicks so I would like to order from one that everybody has had good experiences with. Also what is MPC? If it matters about the breed, I'm wanting to order some RIR and MARANS. THANKS for any...

I recently acquired a cuckoo marans rooster and a black copper marans hen, they are both of the French lines. My question is should I breed them, if so what will I get, or should I find them each a mate of their own?

Can anyone help me decide between RIR, Wyandottes, and EE? I'm wanting a good layer first and foremost, friendly and hardy. I like all three breeds a lot but wanted to see if anyone could give me anymore advantages/disadvantages for these three? Also what about white leghorn??

I keep hearing of tylan, which is better for crd or coryza? Tylan, LA 200, or Gallimycin? Does anyone know the dosage for LA 200? All help is appreciated.

Does anyone know what caused my chickens heads swell and get bubbles in their eyes? I have a buff hen & a delaware that both have this problem. They sound conjested. I put some duramycin in their water like the guy at the feed store told me. Is this something that can be cured or will they be...

I currently have black australorps and turken. I'm trying to decide on speckled Sussex or Easter eggers to add as an additional breed. I really like both but would love to hear some different opinions. My goal is to have egg producers that will set and would be good for crossing. In advance...

I recently purchased a pair of speckled sussex ( I think). They have white legs, straight combs, and look the part. I was noticing that their size looks a little off, they resemble big game chickens. Should I keep them and see what I get or should I look elsewhere?

At the present time I have black australorps, turkens, speckled Sussex, and a white leghorn rooster. All of these I just bought. What two breeds should I stick with for egg production and raising to sell? Are these good breeds for brown eggs or should I consider replacing them with another...

Does anyone know what colored eggs I will get out of a white leghorn roo crossed on brown egg laying hens? Will it improve the egg laying?

Hello, I'm new to this site and look forward to absorbing as much info as I can. I'm new to chickens as well.