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The local feed store just closed recently in Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania Va. I always bought Purina Flock Raiser pellets from them. (I feed extra calcium on the buffet for my hens but since I have a rooster I don't feed layena.) Anyway since they have closed I have had to buy my flock raiser...

I have a 18 month old australorp hen who happens to really like being a house chicken after a few weeks inside. Here's the story.A couple of weeks ago I found "henny penny" in the corner of the coop trying to hide behind the feeder. She was already missing alot of feathers from her back( hen...

I have five 11 week old chicks (golden comets) who have been out free ranging with my older flock of chickens for 6 weeks now. I just noticed a round worm in one of my year old australorps poop and will be going through the piperzine first/ivermectin 2nd regimine with them. Are the teenagers...

My broody has hatched out 2 of 8 so far. Must have started hatching during the night last night. My question is...I have been letting her out of the crate daily for the BIG poop and quick run around, she eats and drinks a little then goes back on the nest. So now since they've started hatching...

I have two australorps who have just started broody behavior. They are side by side in seperate nest boxes. Neither one will come out and growl and hiss when I get too near. My question is this. If they are each sitting on just a few eggs can I put them all under one hen ( really need to do this...

The bin marked RIR at tractor supply today had the cutest chicks but instead of being reddish brown all over some of the chicks were brownish red on top with very contrasting yellowish white on bottom. Never seen any like that before. Very definitive contrasting colors? I'm just curious if...

I know they love their dust baths but this is the absolute worst place for it! My husband's gonna kill me!! Our basement has never leaked before but It'll probably start now. Guess I need to make them a little area in their coop to take their dust baths. I've seen some good ideas on here...

One of my Australorp girls is broody, I think. I had to pick her up and move her out of the nesting box 2 times yesterday. She actually growled at me!! I am glad she is ready to set but have questions. So here goes and if someone can give me an answer or direct me to another good post then that...

Just discovered my red star standing all by herself in the middle of the yard yesterday. All ruffled up, wobbly at times. She allowed me to walk right up to her and pick her up. She is a rescue from a friend and we have had her for about 6 months now...I'm guessing she is about 2 yrs old. She...

Hello All, I just took in 5 new hens ( 4 buffs and a red star) from a friend who no longer wanted them. They are about 2 yrs old and due to the conditions in their "coop" have never had egg boxes to lay in. The second day that I had the new girls they laid in the floor in the middle of my coop...

Can anyone tell me where to find food grade DE? What price should I expect to pay for it? I'm thinking of using it on my dogs and cats (flea control) as well as in my chicken coop. Any input here would be helpful! Thanks!

Anyone care to guess if this one's the accidental roo in the pullet bin. These are all 5 week old australorps that were picked from the pullet bin at TSC. If he's, in fact a "he", I have been pleasantly suprised at his gentleness and non aggresive behavior. He may be a keeper!

I just wanted to share a few pics from my husband's hard work yesterday. My son, Ian is helping out after school. Will post more as we go along. I'm very proud of my husband's handywork. The little rectangular boxed out area on the back left side will be my egg access door so that we...

2 Weeks ago we got 10 black australorps @TSC and decided we wanted to add 4-6 more to the bunch. Ive been calling TSC everyday ( several times a day) to ask "Do you have your baby chicks yet?" Called twice this morning and then just 10 minutes ago I called for the third time today and they said...

I have a sick 12 day old australorp chick and need to mix just a little terramycin in H20 for one chick only. Only instructions on the package are for huge amounts and also talks about a proportioner being set to meter? I have never even heard of that? Any ideas? This chick is still eating and...

First posting ever. I got 10 australorp chicks 1 week ago. Lost one 2 days later who failed to thrive. Now have one who is acting strange. Symptoms are: occassional panting, holding wings lower than usual. Doesn't seem to be as filled out as the other chicks. Also skin appears redder than the...