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Hi there! One of my runners has been acting a little unusual at times. 3 nights ago she was already in the house on a nest when I was herding in the rest of the flock. Normally she'd be out and about causing a ruckus with them. I was able to go in and pick her up which she normally never...

Hello, everyone! A few months ago, I discovered red mites in the coop. I have been treating with Permethrin and Elector PSP, and am finally making headway in clearing out the coop. The problem is that I am seeing hundreds (probably thousands in hiding) of mites on the ground in the run and...

Hi there! We have rats, so we pick up food bowls in the evening, and we store feed in a couple different locations that are rat proof. We have treats and supplements in a metal truck toolbox, and we keep the open feed in a metal trashcan with a lid and bungee cord. The issue is that we have...

My 2 year old Welsh Harlequin seems to have a respiratory issue going on. A couple months ago I noticed her making a high pitched snicking like noise from time to time. It has gradually gotten more frequent, though I really only noticed it when she was eating or foraging, so I thought maybe she...

I'm heading out to pick out some 10 week old birds today (hopefully). They were sexed female by the hatchery as chicks, but I know mistakes can be made. There are a few breeds available: Buckeye Welsummer Delaware Golden-Laced Wyandotte Easter-Egger (the only breed I'm familiar with) Any...

I have 3 8-week-old pullets with coccidiosis that have been on Corid water for over two weeks. Two are looking good, but the minute I reduce the dosage, the bloody mucous poops come back. The other is also battling what appears to be MG (previous posts #1 and #2), but I've been told to...

I have 3 pullets with what appears to be Corid-resistant Coccidiosis. I've been treating their water with 9.8 mL/gallon (2.5 mL/32 ounces) for almost two weeks. I tried reducing the dosage, and the bloody mucous came right back. One of the pullets is also suffering from what appears to be MG...

1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) 8 week old EE, much thinner and lighter than others 1 year old EE, healthy weight, healthy and laying yesterday 2) What is the behavior, exactly. 10 days after acquiring three 6-week-old...

Good morning! I got 3 (hopefully) pullets ten days ago. They have been settling in wonderfully; they had some bloody poops after arrival, so I put them on Corid water for a week and that seemed to clear everything up last week. They had their last Corid treatment on Sunday, and they all appeared...

Hey there ducky folks! I know this isn't the rehoming forum, but I am reaching out to you because I know how much we all LOVE DUCKS! I'm posting here in the hopes that there is a duck lover amongst you who might be interested in providing a home to three Pekin ducks we rescued that we found...

Hey there, everyone! We recently rescued 3 abandoned Pekin ducks (2 hens, 1 drake) from our local pond. It's amazing how many people are unaware how cruel it is to release domestic ducks to fend for themselves. :( They were in sad shape when we found them, but they are already making amazing...

Hey, BYCers! I've been frequenting this site every since we started thinking about getting ducks last year! Since then, our family has grown to include: 5 spoiled little mutt dogs 4 goat wethers (2 mini-nubian, 2 nigerian dwarf) 9 ducks (2 runners, 1 rouen, 1 pekin, 2 muscovy, 1 silver...

Click HERE for Picture (I can't figure out how to just insert an image.) We hand-raised these two big boys from a straight run purchase. Timmy and Dimitri are pretty friendly (especially if you have peas) and easy to catch. They mate successfully with our hens, and all the eggs we've cracked...

My 8 month old Pekin hen (I think she’s actually a jumbo Pekin), has what I assume to be bumblefoot on one of her toes. We discovered it during a regular foot check, though she has not been limping, she’s eating and drinking normally, happily mating with our drake, and laying an egg a day. I’m...