I have a 10 month old maran that is usually the leader of the flock but she had been hanging back and not acting her usual self for the last few days. The only thing I can see that is wrong is that she had dried poop in her vent. It is like cement and stuck to the inner tissue about 1/2 - 3/4 "...
Our veggie garden is infested with rollie-pollies. Can I toss them into the chicken run or is there any reason the chickens shouldn't eat these pests? The chickens are only about 7 weeks old if that matters.
And if any gardeners know how to get rid of rollie-pollies naturally, other than...
We ordered a mixed lot from a hatchery but they didn't specify what they sent. There are 3 types and they are now about 5 or 6 weeks old.
I think the yellow are buff orpingtons but I have no idea about the black/white and the browns. The black/white hens are the sweetest natured of the...