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Please can anybody tell me why one of my leghorns has decided to eat feathers. Seems to be a lot of them in the bottom of the coop but not sure if she is also feather plucking.Why would she be eating feathers and could this do her any harm. Has anybody got any ideas what I should do she's...

Can someone please explain what lash is and does it only occur in hens that are past their laying time and is there anything they need to prevent it in the first place.I think I'm put off of eating eggs for life now after seeing pictures but I'm still not sure what causes it and does it effect...

Let me first introduce myself as im new to this particular forum and loving it already. I previously ,up until a couple of months ago had twenty five mixed breeds of hens but had to rehome them to make room for new ones this spring. The problem is i will be only having five light sussex in a...

Hi ive got a tub of 250g flubenvet but is a couple of years out of date. There is over half a tub but as its so expensive im reluctant to throw it away. Should i use it on my hens this year or not bother.

Hi everyone just popping in to say hello. New to the forum but not new to chook keeping. Looks a great site and im looking forward to chatting to you all. Been keeping chickens for quite a few years but am due to get some more pol light sussex in the spring, cant wait. :-) Maureen