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The chickens have been doing well. There are a few that still get me worried, like Betty whose ascites need constant attention, and Butterfly (4 yr old ISA brown), whose cohorts of same breed and age all died in the span of a few months for unknown reasons. Still, the rest are healthy, and we...

OK, final update: I found small roundworms in her latest poop. I've begun treatment immediately for the whole flock. Thank you for your help.

Her crop was empty this morning.

Her mouth and vent look normal. I wasn't able to get a picture of her poop. I will keep trying but for now, describe it. It was runny, and yellow brown. The grains were white, and looked a bit like chewed rice.

I'll try to get a poop photo. I saw no signs of pests around the vent. Mouth looked normal. I can get pics of those as well tomorrow.

She still will eat food. I have her on organic layer feed with the other hens. They eat small amounts of kitchen scraps like apple and carrot peels. I have to dip her beak in water to get her to drink. Once I get her started, she will keep drinking for a while. Her last egg was about two months...

Ladybug is a three year old ISA Brown. Ladybug has been very lethargic lately. She just stands or lies down in the sun. She doesn't seem to be in pain. She doesn't fully extend her neck and keeps it hunched. I have not seen her poop at all. Her vent looks normal, with a bit of poop on the...

Who says I can't incubate on the go?!

I told you before, and I'll tell you again! You are not a duck!

I'm too good to eat.

Always a winner, NEVER dinner.

Where's the door?

Sacrilegious! Back in my day, we never even thought about crossing the road!

Wakey wakey, eggs and bakey!

I had a similar issue with one of my hens. She limped around for a few days (I left it alone because there was no sign of any damage, heat, etc.), but before long, she was beating all the other hens in the race to get to the grapes. Shrug. Observe for a few, and it might just improve without any...