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[Featherfriendobsessed]

I'm fairly new to the chicken world...only 6 months in. I started with 6 and have nearly 80 most of which are chicks and juveniles...i have about 15 hens laying fairly recently and it has been quite exciting and challenging. With all the rain we've been getting here in Alabama I'm encountering illness and have lost a few of my most favorite chickens...i decided to join this forum because anytime I have a question needing an anwser it's here I always find what I'm looking for so thank you so much!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
We are so glad you joined our flock.

Jump right in and make yourself at home.


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[Featherfriendobsessed]

Thank you! Can't wait to dive right in!

 

[Kiki]

Keep an eye out for signs of Coccidiosis, it loves wet and warm.

 

[Featherfriendobsessed]

Yes I'm battling with cocci now...its not the 1st time either unfortunately. It seems every time I try to get my friends outside it either rains or has been raining for what feels like weeks...lets just say corid has been a good friend to me lately.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Hello!

 

[pennyJo1960]

I'm fairly new to the chicken world...only 6 months in. I started with 6 and have nearly 80 most of which are chicks and juveniles...i have about 15 hens laying fairly recently and it has been quite exciting and challenging. With all the rain we've been getting here in Alabama I'm encountering illness and have lost a few of my most favorite chickens...i decided to join this forum because anytime I have a question needing an anwser it's here I always find what I'm looking for so thank you so much!

wanted to toss my hiya out there also.... I am truly sorry of the ill birds you seem to have and as kiki said the wet weather is a breeding ground.. you ahve a great start the other is nutri drench keep the peeps hydrated and going

 

[IslaBean]

Welcome

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC Sorry to hear about sick birds, but sounds like you're on track

 

[Featherfriendobsessed]

Thank you...it has been very challenging to say the least...luckily the positives and joy of having chickens out weighs the negatives so I'm sticking with it!