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I noticed one of my commercial birds had a bare neck. I looked her over and found one mite like bug. It was orangish and was flat. It moved fast, but it wasn't super small. I think it had six legs. My other chickens are all fine, not sure if they dust bath more frequently or haven't been hit...

Hi there, I recently, as in two days ago got some ready to lay bovan brown hens. A few have started laying already which was a bit of a surprise. From my research I heard they should be laying a larger size egg. But so far they've been pretty small. I presume there just young hens, but I half t...

She is a young red sex links, and was fine. Acted totally normal, and is fine, other than her eye. She is not sneezing, and the eye has no discharge. The eye on the other side is fine. It is quite puffed out if you will, but you can't see that in the picture. It is quite hard, and when gently...

Hi there, Next year I plan on raising multiple groups of chicks. I decided to go with a sweeter heater due to the fire risk of regular heat lamps. Where can I buy them in Canada? If it is in the eastern Ontario area I would go pick it up, but I can't seem to find one near me. All of the online...

So, a few days ago I posted about a red sex links with potential leg mites. Well, I put Vaseline on her legs for 3-4 days. Her legs definitely didn't get worst, but there was not a whole lot of improvement. Last night, my mom decided that she would try rubbing yeast cream into her legs. She...

Does she have leg mites? She has been fully quarantined. If so, how do I treat them? I just got her, and she was kept in a bad environment. Like old eggs everywhere, and a very unclean coop. She is young, and I felt so bad for her I had to save her. I don't know what to think, thanks...

Does she have leg mites? She has been fully quarantined. If so, how do I treat them? I just got her, and she was kept in a bad environment. Like old eggs everywhere, and a very unclean coop. She is young, and I felt so bad for her I had to save her. I don't know what to think, thanks for the help

I've heard that guinea fowls eat ticks. That they go crazy for ticks. I have ticks around my house, and I'm wondering if they will make a difference. If so, how many do I need. Also, If I got them, it would be for spring and summer. Are they any good for meat? I'm not queen on keeping a bunch of...

I've heard that guinea fowls eat ticks. That they go crazy for ticks. I have ticks around my house, and I'm wondering if they will make a difference. If so, how many do I need. Also, If I got them, it would be for spring and summer. Are they any good for meat? I'm not queen on keeping a bunch of...

Which is better? I've heard mixed reviews, and I need to get a new waterer. I had a really cheap plastic one, and it lasted about 4 months, but I only paid $3.99 for it. Thanks

If I introduced some two week old silkie chicks to my flock, do you think one of my hens would go broody, and mother them. I have two year old partridge chanteclairs, and 10 month old rode island reds.

I have some extra soybeans, and I'm wondering if hens can eat them. If anyone has any pros or cons, I would love to hear them. Thanks

Hi there, I was just curious on how many vents you really need. Also, what should the humidity level be. I am just making sure I'm ready for winter! Thanks

Hi there, I'm just curious to see the different methods used to keep hens from getting bored over the winter moths. Thanks

Hi there, I have a fully insulated 12' by 8' coop. I use straw for extra heat, and have nesting boxes off the ground. I also have a 2' by 4' insulated box inside of this coop. How many hens do I need to make sure I have enough heat. I don't want to use a heater, and I only have winter hardy...

Hi there. Just was curious about my hens and rain. I usually have sheets of tin on my run, but sometimes, I don't. I thought my hens would take shelter immediately, but no, they stay out in they rain. I came home from school one day to find my hens soaked to the skin. I locked them in their...

Hi, I heard about this feed, and it's supposed to prevent mites and work wonders. Just wondering if anyone knows or uses this feed. Thanks

Hi there. I am looking in too purchasing some more hens. I was in contact with a person, but he does not know for sure how old his hens are are. I was just wondering if there is a way to estimate the age of a hen. Thanks

First off, if this is the wrong section I apologize, I am still pretty new to this sight. I'm looking to add onto my flock. Currently, I have a few Rhode Island red hens, about a year old. I want to add two or three barred rock layers to my flock. I'm just wondering if there are any pros and...

Hi, I use straw in my coop, and I heard mites could live there. I was wondering if anyone would have any suggestions on how to prevent them from taking up residence in my coop. Thanks