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My rooster has dropped all his tail feathers, which I figure is normal molting. However, I noticed today that his entire butt is naked though there are a new feathers sprouting. Should I be concerned about his bare butt?

One of the smallest of a group of 7 ducklings was badly pecked by one or more of the other ducklings. Neck and head bald and bloody, back missing some fuz and bruised. I separated it, putting it with the two smaller ones that are closer to its size, away from the four larger ones. Can I use...

Someone asked a question a few days ago about the possibility of an increase in mites. I have not found an answer and as a new chicken keeper I wonder that too. Does the deep litter method allow for an increase in external parasites?

She is bald but I attributed that to the very aggressive rooster and hen she was with when she was given to me. the skin looks pink and healthy and I don't see mites but I will check closer. She does not feel egg bound. She is standing today but still a little unsteady. She is eating well. Once...

Hi, I am new to owning chickens. I have five bantams, all hens, a variety of types, all different ages. My oldest (don't know what kind she is) supposedly just old enough to start laying, which she has been doing until it got hot, was found last night in a corner of her yard unable to stand. She...