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Chicken was fine this morning. found her on her side, leg out and wing out, almost like sunbathing, but she was‘nt moving. Picked her up, been in same position all day. Alert, drinking and eating. She is pushing with tail up like she want to lay. Gave one epsom bath. Tried to rub her belly, but...

I have hen that is having her first molt and it’s a real doozy. I noticed today she is limping a bit and to top it off being bullied. Because you’re not supposed to handle a molting chicken, due to the pain of the new feathers coming in, I don’t know how to separate from the rest of the flock. I...

I have six hens, 3 RIR’s, 1 Austrlorp, 1 Leghorn, and 1 mystery hen named Hazel. Hazel is special. She is a big girl, a real big girl! Hazel also was blessed with one fuzzy butt- (she might be part Orpington). Due to the fuzziness of her nether regions and much to Hazel’s despair, she has had...

Since I have gone back to work my hubby has become the new head chicken keeper at the house. He takes very good care of them, feeding, watering and making sure they get their favorite snacks. It’s not unusual for us to go outside, only to be meet with a wild gang of chickens barreling down the...

Since I have gone back to work my hubby has become the new head chicken keeper at the house. He takes very good care of them, feeding, watering and making sure they get their favorite snacks. It’s not unusual for us to go outside, only to be meet with a wild gang of chickens barreling down the...

My first winter with chickens and i was prepared for them to slow way down or even stop laying eggs, but they have barely missed a beat.(I’m not using any extra light). I thought their little bodies would take a break, but they are doing an egg-straordinary job! This is contrary to everything I...

we made a nice enclosed chicken run for the winter. Essentially, two 16ft fence panels arched and covered with heavy plastic. It has keep the rain and snow out wonderfully! I laid straw down added some wood logs, their dust bath, the whole nine yards! BUT! I have been noticing the straw getting...

This egg weighed 3.49 oz. That’s a normal size egg to the right of my hand. It was a double yolk! Hen survived 🤣🤣and decided to lay one today that was 3.56 oz!

I have six hens born in May and all six laid today! @CluckingCrazyCoop (not to rub it in). If anyone needs egg laying lessons for their hens (not mentioning any names, no hen shaming here 😂😂😂) My hens are are availabLe.

Is this enough ventilation? There is a ridge vent that is almost 2” wide that runs length of coop, about 6’6”. Also, corrugated tin roof has ‘gaps’ that are open along roof line. I know the rule of thumb is, 1sqft of ventilation per bird (I have six Hens). Just the ridge vent meets the 1sqft per...

I have a second hen laying! And both birds laid in the nesting box! I was worried as first bird laid twice in droppings tarp...ewww, one on coop floor, second bird laid on coop floor as well and once in the run. Proud of my girls!

This is probably not a big deal for the seasoned chicken owners, but it was a first for me..... I have been able to call my young hens out of their coop or call them when they are outside and nearby their run, but as they have matured, they have become a bit bolder and traveling a little...

My girls are 18 weeks old and one Hen has laid a few eggs. Question is, since we are in the fall season and days are shorter and colder, should I add light to the coop to encourage consistent egg laying ? Thanks

My first hen just started laying eggs this week, which is awesome. Great thing is she is laying in the coop, bad thing, is she hops on her roost and drops them into the ‘poo catcher’ underneath the roost. I have the nesting boxes filled with shavings, a golf ball, functioning as a fake egg In...

Trying to verify her breed? Thanks!

My hens are about 17 weeks old. my issue is this, I never trained them to be handled. They come to me whenever they see me, as they know I will have some tasty treats. I know I have to check them regularly for health issues, but not sure how to get them used to being handled. Did I ‘miss my...

Hello, I believe this is a Maran, but read somewhere they don’t have yellow legs? Also, pretty sure my hen is a rooster. Thoughts?