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I have 8 32 month old Bared Rock hens. I noticed about a week ago that one was a little slow and her tail was drooping. I noticed 2 days ago that she was sleeping on the ground. She tried to get on the roost but did not have enough strength. Yesterday evening I brought her inside. Her crop was...

My pear tree has started to flower. This morning I woke up and the breeze is blowing all of the little white flowers in the run and the chickens are eating them up like their favorite treat! Are these flowers safe to eat??? I am very concerned.

My Barred Rocks are now 15 weeks old. I moved them into their new permanent coop about 7 weeks ago. I have always kept some type of light on for them at night since the beginning. When I moved them into their permanant coop, I did not put a light and they went absolutely crazy at nightfall. I...

My babies are now 2 1/2 weeks old. Is it OK that I put them on 1/2" square welded wire??

My brooder is 2x3 (soon to be enlarged). I saw some shavings at Wal-Mart last night but was hesitant because I didn't know what to buy. They had different kinds.....it was in the section for hamsters and other small animals.

What is a good place to find shavings?

Although I am new, I have read here and on other sites over the last few days that newspaper should not be used as a brooder floor because it is too slippery. I got my chicks last Friday and have newspaper for the floor. The reason why I did this is because it was how I was taught to do it by my...

Good Morning to all. I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Eric, I am 23 yrs. old, and I just purchased 10 Barred Rock Chicks last Friday. This is my third flock I have had during my lifetime and I have always enjoyed them. I hope to make many new friends here as well as get some advice.