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Gateworm? Respiratory bacteria? Swallowed something? WHAT CAN I DO?! Today our hen is walking around some but about 44 breaths per minute with open mouth an wheezing with each breath. A little sneezing; no discharge from beak or eyes. Do I just get a wide spectrum antibiotic and try that...

Hi All. After 3 years of a healthy flock I think something's wrong but really have no idea what and am worried for them. I place this in the predator area too because we do have bears around here and recently noticed come claw marks, etc. on the coop that are new, though no victims thankfully...

Hi All. After 3 years of a healthy flock I think something's wrong but really have no idea what and am worried for them. Just had to put our beloved dog to sleep. Don't want them to not be ok too!! About 2 weeks ago I noticed they were eating little feed and attributed it to them being out...

Has anyone used the heating screens that look like little computer screens, and would one be safe to use inside a very small coop this winter, or would a heating pad be the best and safest way to keep 3 chickens warm? I'd love any other ideas as well about how to keep them warm inside a...

Hello all. Some years ago I was very active here when I first had my 10 chickens. We had a very large coop and good success which was a joy. Now that I'm wanting to have chickens again I'm just looking at one of these small ready-made coops for two chickens. The Builder tells me however that...

Hi Fellow Chicken Folks:) We have completed our coop and are working on the run. We live in an area without snake issues so have been told by locals that weasels (sp?) are the only potential for digging beneath the run. We will surround the bottom part of the run with hardware cloth that we...

Hi All. My 1 1/2 week old chicks seem to being doing well, however, I find them huddling up together sleeping in a corner of their brooder box instead of under their heat lamp. Initially I thought they might be too hot so moved the lamp up to cool things off, however, then they seemed too cool...

Hi (again). Will it be too slippery for the new chicks if I place plastic sheeting under the pine shavings?? Thanks SO much!

If I place plastic sheeting under pine shavings will it be too slippery for my new little chicks?? Thanks Again:love

Hello to All. Well I'm extremely psyched as I am Finally getting my (first time) chicks tomorrow! I've wanted some my Whole darn life. Two questions: 1) Best way to make my dog understand these are not food or toys (she has chased full grown chickens in the past and we hope to have them...

HELP. Our coop is far away, and I can't seem to find a product that will provide heat. Solar is apparently too expensive and/or complex at this point, and battery operated impractical. We are considering running electric underground or simply an extension cord, but our dog loves to chew...

Hi. Having a very hard time finding Catalana chicks and planning to get our others at the end of this (March) month. Anyone have any idea? I would sure appreciate it. I live in south east Washington state, and am trying to get them in small numbers (i.e. 2-3); that is not easy. I had found a...

Hi! I sure would appreciate it if anyone either has these or could direct me to someone who does. Boy they are hard to find (perhaps there's a reason?). Thanks so very much for any and all help. Take Care. Sincerely ~ Erika

Hi All. About to get chicks for the first time and our coop is located too far from the house to run electricity for heat (or anything) unless we have a perpetual, super long, extension cord running across the property which our dog would possibly chew through anyhow. Looking for suggestions...

Not sure if I got through before to my fellow Washingtonians so I wanted to say I'm happy to be here and looking forward to being able to share with such a great community of chickeny people. I hope that if you live close by, you might like to chat here and there as I think it would be helpful...

Hi Folks. What a cool site! Well, we finally have a little land; have wanted to raise chickens for years. We have a coop made; will be getting Araucanas, Cuckoo Marans, Rhode Island Reds, and if I can find them, Catalanas. Anyone in the area who would be interested in sharing advice, eggs...