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I always thought that a blood spot in an egg yolk meant that the egg was fertilized. But recently I have had a few eggs with spots even though I don't have a rooster. Anyone know why? Steve Arroyo Grande, CA

Thank you Banjo. I'll try the antibiotics and vitamins - hope that helps! Steve

I have a flock of 9 hens, 4 of which were added to my previous flock about a month ago. All of my hens except one have stopped laying, and are quite lethargic. They seem to be eating normally and look healthy, and do not appear to have any respiratory problems. Any ideas? Steve Arroyo Grande, CA

I have a small backyard flock, and live in a dry area of California. I regularly handle my chickens, and of course clean their coop. I always wear gloves, but do not usually wear an air filter unless it's very dusty. Is there a significant danger of contracting a disease from chickens, and if so...

Greetings chicken lovers: I live in Arroyo Grande, California, just south of Pismo Beach between L.A. and S. F. I have a small flock consisting of Bill the Rooster, two arucaunas, and two mille flour banties. I keep them because (1) I enjoy them, (2) they give me all the eggs that my wife and I...

I have a small backyard flock of laying hens. One of my araucanas lays eggs that have a rough surface, rather than the usual smooth surface, and the shells are quite thin. My other hens' eggs are normal. Does anyone know what this condition is, and what I can do about it? Steve