New to raising chickens

[TwoCrows]

Love Magdalena! Nice and quiet...isolated. The Gila mountains are gorgeous as well. New Mexico...the Land of Enchantment for sure!!

 

[gander007]

Alright great

to see you among the flock

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[BantamLover21]

I would suspect that your hens are molting, which is common in 12-14 month old chickens, and each year thereafter. Or it could be mites/lice. I'd check for small moving black or yellow things on their skin and feathers, and treat if you see any.

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. If one bird has missing, broken feathers and the other is in good condition - I am betting that the one is feather picking the other.

 

[marctrejo]

Well thank you for the welcome you all. I am from texas so we say yall. Lol. I will be posting some pics of my coop n run soon. I have picked up alot of info and ideas from byc. I catch myself looking at this site more than my fishing sites. Lol

 

[marctrejo]

I read an article on chickens molting and one member mentioned to treat the chickens to some BOSS. What is BOSS? That way i can get some or what is it comprable to? Thanks marc