Backyard Fowl Keepers

Do you have roosters in the flock? If she was accidentally overbred, she could have sustained an injury that led to the vent trauma. Keep an eye on her for infection.

Since your chicks are indoors, keeping dust down is key. I suggest using a mix of play sand and a bit of dry soil from your yard. Avoid using any ashes until they move outside, as fine ash can create too much airborne dust inside. Chicks will instinctively bathe, so just make sure the container is ...

If you breed both roosters to the same hens, you might see a mix of white, red, and crested/non-crested chicks. Keeping track of which rooster fathers which chick would be a fun genetics experiment!

Try a temporary enclosed area first. Use chicken wire or portable fencing to create a safe space where they can explore without wandering too far. This helps them get used to the outdoors while minimizing risks.

From what I've read, mottling is a recessive trait that doesn't always express well in every bird. Some birds show heavy mottling early, while others stay mostly black their whole lives.

I have a large mixed flock consisting of chickens, ducks, geese, and two turkeys. Im trying to figure out the best approach for worming. Do you worm your flock regularly as a preventative measure, or do you only treat when you see symptoms?

Right now, I dont see any obvious signs of ...

Chickens actually love varied terrain, and a slope could offer some great natural enrichment for them, like scratching and climbing.