Search results for query: *

My goal was a simple one; a beautiful, green, lush front lawn. I purchased a bag of weed and feed that was on sale from my local hardware store and set myself to work. My chickens were safely tucked away in their coop and 24X24 exterior closure, a great distance from my half hearted attempt at...

I have lost 2 chickens in the last 3 days. They seemed very active and healthy and the next day I found them both dead in the coop. I don't understand what is wrong. I only have 3 left and I am afraid that I am going to lose them! Any ideas?

We just lost a chicken today and I am wondering if it is safe to eat the eggs. She had just layed an egg and died in her nesting box. I am worried that she may have had a disease that contaminated the other birds or their eggs. Do you think it is safe to consume the eggs? Should I wait a...

I locked my 5, one year old birds up last night and this morning, Shelly my chicken was found dead! Once I removed her from her nesting box (where she died), I found that she had laid her last egg. I buried her with the egg. I am concerned that my 4 other chickens may be at risk! Has...

I have found blood in the stool at the bottom of the roost. I am concerned this is a serious issue. It is only in one spot so I am assuming only 1 chicken has the issue at this time. Is this a parasite? If so how do I treat it? Thank you for your help.

Can I butcher and safely consume a chicken that had loose stool? I have 4 roosters and they have to go because I live in a village that does not permit them. What do you think?

I went to check water and food tonight and found the chickens had cornered one of the other chickens and were pecking at it. The chicken would run away and they would chase after it and peck it in the back again. I grabbed the chicken that was being abused and seperated it from the flock for...

I am afraid that I already know the answer and I am very disappointed. Can anyone tell me the gender and possibly the type of chicken that I have. This is my first flock and I would be heart broken if I had to butcher them .

I want to find out what gender my chickens are, but I can not figure out how to post a pic on this page. I already used uploads, but how do I get it on here?

Are chickens afraid of thunderstorms

They look like they are breathing hard. I have been treating them for worms, because it has been a concern, but we also had a thunderstorm. I am thinking Gapeworm. Anyone know how long they need treatment?

I am worried that 4 of my 6, 8 week old chicks are roosters. I asked and payed for pullets, but the comb and wattles on 4 of the chicks are MUCH larger than that of the other two. Is it too early to tell? Do they start crowing soon?

I have one chicken that is left out from the rest and does not seem to be very accepted by the others. When they roost at night they all roost on the same spot, but 5 of the chickens sit tight together and the 6th is left out to the side. They are all 8 weeks old and have lost their down...

I am new to backyard chickens and I have a concern that my chickens have a disease. Is a bent comb something to be concerned about? They are eating and drinking well, and 1 seems to have light stool, but is acting fine. Any suggestions?