Backyard Fowl Keepers

Keep monitoring her poop. If she starts passing bloody stool instead of just a bloody vent, coccidiosis is a likely culprit. If she still hasn't pooped at all, she might have a blockage.

I've done up to 20% oats when molting season overlaps with cold weather, but I make sure to add some extra amino acids like methionine to support feather regrowth.

Im thinking of getting a livestock guardian dog to help protect my flock. What breeds have you had the best experience with around chickens? Looking for calm, protective, and chicken-friendly!

A swollen hock with bruising often means an injury rather than an infection. Since she's eating and drinking well, you're on the right track keeping her crated and limiting movement. Injuries like these can take weeks to heal, so patience is key. You might try an anti-inflammatory like aspirin water ...

This sounds like a mild case of eye irritation, possibly from dust, bedding, or a minor infection. Since none of the other chicks are affected, it may be individual sensitivity rather than something contagious. Keeping her eyes clean with a sterile saline solution is a good first step. If the issue ...

Have you considered reaching out to your local extension office? They often have plant ID resources and can help identify anything concerning in your pasture.

It's amazing how much chickens can transform a garden! Nature's perfect cycle at work.

I'm preparing for my new chicks and wondering about cleaning the brooder. I've read mixed advice on using bleach versus vinegar,some say bleach is harmful to chickens, while others say vinegar isn't enough to disinfect. If I use bleach, how long should I air it out, and should it be diluted? How ...

Hello everyone,

Were new to chicken keeping and could use some help diagnosing an issue in our flock. Our hens are around 7-8 months old and all actively laying. At first, we thought we were dealing with bullying, but now were not so sure. One particular hen seems more passive than the others and ...

Sometimes birds just take time to settle in, but combined with the poop changes, I'd lean toward a possible infection.