Recent content by mikechickens

Thank you! I tried some hydrocortisone ointment, but that just had her pecking at her bottom. Appreciate the other suggestions, started those yesterday. Great suggestion with the grit, I hadn't started that yet but have now. She seems to be having an easier time now!

Thanks, I noticed that she is having some trouble pooping. Coming out slow and she is chirping unhappily and pecking at her bottom. I am guessing because of the swelling. Is hydrocortisone cream best? What do people use?

Good Evening Our two week old Cochin chick appears to have a swollen vent (see photo). About a week ago she had a pasty but that had to be cleaned with warm water a couple of times. We noticed a tiny bit of dried poo today that we cleaned. She is eating and pooping. Haven't experienced this...

Good Evening Folks from Great Falls Virginia I just made the plunge and ordered some chicks that will arrive in April. I was wondering if there were anyone is in the area that provides chicken sitting services ? Hoping to find someone local who is experienced with chickens (I have had chickens...

Good Evening Folks I just made the plunge and ordered some chicks that will arrive in April. I was wondering if there were anyone is in the area that provides chicken sitting services ? Hoping to find someone local who is experienced with chickens (I have had chickens before). Anybody out...

Yup she is locked in. I suppose others might not be laying but it is more obvious that I haven't got a green egg in three weeks .

Thanks for the response!. Just to be clear it is only one bird that has stopped laying, hence the concern. I am in Northern Virginia.

Hi Folks I was hoping to get some advice. I have eight hens. The first to lay (easter egger?) started at about 18 weeks, but stopped at about 23 weeks when the other birds started laying. She was laying sporadically for a week or two, now no eggs for the last three weeks. This is the only...