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This makes a lot more sense! They’re still pooping, so maybe not pasty butt. Sorry, I am using it as a description rather than diagnosis. I wasn’t sure what they have. I feel bad not letting them free range because their run is small. We are in the process of building them a bigger run. But if...

Thanks! So just to clarify, when you say now is not the time to free range, is it cause they’re sick? Or is it for other reasons like weather, season, etc? And yes, I am in the US. Also, the chlorhexidine, do I add that to their drinking water? Or do you mean to use it for cleaning their vent...

Oh, I read that I have to add it to their dust bath to kill mites. So that is not true?? They were fed layer mash before with the previous owners. I’m feeding the small pet layer feed which consists of whole grains, seeds, and pellets. They free range for a few hours daily. They also get black...

Hello, I am new to chicken keeping. I have 4 adult hens that I got from a family who is moving, so they gave their chickens to us. They’re about a year old. Two of have seem to have pasty butt. And I am concerned. I’ve only had them for about 4 days. They are eating a completely different...