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Hello! I started on this page two years ago with my rooster Dottie. Fast forward to now and I have a flock of 6. They’re the best part of my day. I’m working through Dottie’s broken spurs and one potential case of bumblefoot but trying my best to keep them happy and healthy. Any recommendations...

Any suggestions what the sneezing can be from? I know you said it could very well be the dust in the coop but I’m afraid it could be something more. Any signs or symptoms to look out for? And if something more than dust related, any medicines/remedies you can recommend? My run is also double...

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Hello, I’m fairly new to raising chickens and I’m still learning a lot along the way. I’m looking for suggestions on what to lay down in the chicken run. The coop was on compacted dirt until the chickens started digging holes. Now there’s loose dirt and to keep the run dry and give them...

Thank you! I stopped using it.

That’s been my problem, he’s in the dirt a lot so the bandages don’t last as long and he scratches around as he forages. That’s why I gave him a break yesterday but today it’s going back on. I placed an order for the Prid and moleskin pads. Thanks for all your help and advice, I really really...

Great, thank you! I’ll pick some up at a local CVS or Walgreens. One last question, and I do really appreciate your help! Should I substitute the triple antibiotic ointment for the Hyland’s Prid or icthammol? So I would do a epsom salt bath, wipe it clean without hydrogen peroxide, spray some...

Would you suggest Hyland’s Prid or icthammol ointment? Also, is there an active ingredient in either that I should be aware of? Kind of like avoiding neosporin with pain relief.

Thank you! I’m glad you agree, I really didn’t want to worsen it by peeling it. I’m going to continue with the above process daily. Which oral antibiotics would you recommend? And how should I go about giving it to him? He currently shares a waterer with my hen. Thank you.

Thank you! Should I continue the process I mentioned above, minus the hydrogen peroxide, everyday?

I attached a clear picture and another picture with the areas I’m concerned about. I was told that it was bumblefoot but I don’t know if it’s for sure and don’t want to start picking at his foot if not needed but I also don’t want to not do enough. I’ve done the epsom salt baths, cleaning with...

Thanks for your reply! Here are some pictures from today. I can’t tell if it’s getting better or worse. I soaked his feet in a warm epsom salt bath, sprayed it down with peroxide, sprayed some Manna Pro wound and skin care spray, put a blob of antibiotic ointment on a gauze pad under his foot...

Hello! I noticed my rooster Dottie’s left foot looked a little swollen compared to his right foot. You can see it in the first three pictures. He’s still very active and he isn’t limping or walking differently. With help I was able to get him to soak in warm water and epsom salt for almost 10...

Thank you so much! I’ll apply some asap

Good morning! An egg that I had incubated for the last 3 weeks just hatched this morning. I’m worried because he has a red pouch near his vent and this is my first time hatching eggs in an incubator. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Besides texture, is there a difference between crumble and pellets? I’m currently feeding my rooster and hen the Purina flock raiser.

Blueberries are a favorite over here! My chickens even gather around me when they see the package. I’ve been putting them in the freezer just for a few minutes when it’s warm outside before giving them out. Happy to hear yours enjoy them too!

I tried the corn on the cob and they pecked it a few times and were over it haha my hen eats all snacks and bugs. My rooster not so much. He loves blueberries, walnuts and shredded lettuce though.

They can it’s just that I sweep up the coop everyday and end up sweeping up the food that falls.

I ended up purchasing a feeder very similar to yours and a waterer that’s the same shape but for water. They seemed confused at first but I’m hoping they’ll come around to it.