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Do you know what the temperature is in the shade? I would also check what temp their water is at - if it's too hot the chickens won't drink it.

@casportpony @Miss Lydia What is he eating? If he's got a lot of greens in his diet green poop is to be expected. I can't quite tell the color from the pictures, but if it's more yellowish sometimes it's related to infection or toxins... but at that point I would expect to see more lethargy or...

They multiply exponentially so I could argue the other way around. XD

@NatJ on genetics? I think I seen them answer a bunch of genetics related questions... I think it's typically called Slipped Wing not Angel Wing in chickens, and it can be either a genetic issue or a diet related problem. A lot of chickens seem to grow out of the crooked wings, but I haven't...

Iodine and Vetericyn are both antiseptic antibacterial solutions. If there is infection inside where the solution can't reach it won't do much. Bag balm will help keep the skin soft, and again that's about it. You can try soaking in epsom salts, an epsom salt poultice, or a drawing salve such...

I'm so sorry to hear he's lost; I will be praying for him. If he was mostly an indoor cat I'd try putting his litter box outside - the scent of it can help call them back home if they're lost within a certain range - but if he's outside he's probably been peeing where he likes anyway...

It might have been a vitamin deficiency of some sort.

A touch of dish soap like Dawn mixed with your water and lathered over the feathers before being rinsed off really well would help remove the coconut oil. Blotting it dry with a towel in gentle squeeze/pat motions so that the feathers don't get bent is probably the best way to dry it, similar...

Welcome back to BYC! If you ended up with one male and one female duck you'll want more female ducks, or else get rid of the male. They will mount chickens to death if they don't have enough females of their own.

If they are a larger breed (with more stress on the liver in general) pine shavings can be a cause of sudden death... the fine dust can contain toxins that elevate liver enzymes and can eventually cause organ failure.

Welcome to BYC! Collecting eggs is always my favorite part of chicken tending. :D

Welcome to BYC! That sounds like a very lovely setup you have!

Probiotics yes, ACV is a hit and miss, may not do anything at all. Give this article a read: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/how-to-treat-sour-crop-and-impacted-crop-and-how-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/ Quoting from the above article: The easiest (and cheapest) to...

Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bacillus subtilis, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae are some of the strains you'd be looking for if you do give probiotics. If you can't find those in a human form, look for a dog probiotic. Or alternatively order a chicken specific one online. It will help digestion in...

"I believe I can flyyyyy!" "...Margret, you're a chicken. Of course you can fly."

What kind of sand has she been eating? How full is her crop? If she isn't showing any signs of distress she might be alright... hopefully some experts can jump in.

Welcome to BYC! Did you have any specific questions?

Welcome to BYC! I joined for much the same reasons. :D

Congrats on the homestead! Good luck with the move!!!!! And also, side note about the dog, make sure you either keep the chickens contained or attempt some training with the dog... if she has a high prey drive chickens are, well, easy prey. :)

Welcome back! :D