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    My hen is missing feathers on belly and skin is red and patchy

    About a month ago I noticed she was acting a bit broody and then I noticed she had lost some feathers on her belly but I just noticed they still haven’t grown back and the skin is patchy and red. I inspected and can’t find any mites or lice and she is acting completely normal otherwise. What...
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    What breed is this rooster?

    Awesome, thank you! He was supposed to be a lavender Orpington hen but was a mix up so I had no idea
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    What breed is this rooster?

    I got him as a chick and unfortunately had to rehome him before he was fully grown. His new family just sent me this photo of him full grown! He is gray and red with gray feathered legs. I’ll include a photo of him as a young cockerel too.
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    Is this poop or something like vent gleet?

    Oh good to know, thank you!!
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    Is this poop or something like vent gleet?

    My buff Orpington laid this egg in the middle of the coop far from the nesting boxes. She also has a tiny bit of white stuff in the feathers near her vent but the vent itself looks normal. Should I be concerned?
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    Forgot an unopened bag of chicken food in the trunk of my car for a week. Would the heat make the food go bad?

    I bought a bag of Cluck & Co layer feed for my chickens because it was on sale but they weren't quite at the right age yet so I was going to save it until they were, but I forgot the bag in the trunk of my car and it's been quite hot lately (70s/80s). The bag was not opened yet but now I'm...
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    Do eggs change color over time?

    Thank you!! Fingers crossed :)
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    Do eggs change color over time?

    Thank you for the info!! I'm hoping this is the case :)
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    Do eggs change color over time?

    My Noir Marans hen just layed her first egg (yay)! I thought Noir Marans were supposed to lay dark chocolate brown eggs but this one is very light brown. Any chance her eggs will darken as she continues to lay or is this the color they'll be forever? Thanks!
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    Intestinal lining or blood?

    I found this pile on the poop board below their roosting bars. I found a similar poo about a week ago but nothing since, and all the chickens are looking and acting normal! Pic shows the way I found it and then after breaking it up with a stick.
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    I think other hens are pecking her comb. How should I treat and prevent them from continuing to peck?

    Last week I noticed a small scab on her comb. It looked like it had finally healed this morning and then an hour later it looked like this. I keep finding mixed answers on what to do/how to prevent so I’m not sure what to do but I’m running to tractor supply after work and want to get the right...
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    Help!! What’s going on with my roo?

    Thank you so much! It’s (obviously) my first time raising chickens so I really appreciate the information
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    Help!! What’s going on with my roo?

    Now I feel bad for interrupting him! Lol. I’ve been so worried about his health all week I’m on high alert for any change in behavior
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    Help!! What’s going on with my roo?

    I actually had that thought right after I posted this.. saw some other videos of chickens ‘falling over’ when sunbathing. Is it normal that he would puff out his feathers too? I feel bad for interrupting his sunbathing now lol
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    Help!! What’s going on with my roo?

    He’s about 2.5 months old. I’ve had him quarantined for lethargy for a few days now & giving corid (he’s doing much better!). Every day I take him out in the yard for a bit and let him forage since he’s in my sun room the rest of the day. Today we were out maybe 10min and he made a sound then...
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