"Chris -
I see no mites and today saw that our other hen (RIR, just slightly older) is also "bald" in the same breast area. Now I'm thinking this is their first molt?!?!? Obviously I'm paying attention to this and the feathers are really just falling…"

"Sounds like pecking because of the wounds. One of mine is losing feathers right now because she is moulting, but there is no redness involved. I have had them peck at each other, but not themselves before. Maybe when you have a little time you could…"

"You need to call Azure Standard and get a list of drop points and call them.
Drop points are usually at people's homes.
The feed is delivered by Azure Standard"

"Any idea where in the East Valley the Magill Farms delivery points are?"

"I have always tried to keep my pets' feed fresh and secure from vermin, but it can be challenging. The dog food is kept in the bag and then a plastic Rubbermaid bin. I used to keep the chicken feed in a small Rubbermaid tub, but it did not seal…"

"Last time I checked they only carry Az Feeds. I'd probably give them oatmeal, rice, cat food and other things from the grocery beore I'll feed my birds that brand.

Mesa Feed Barn carries Purina; Pet Food Club does as well."

"Higley feed carries organic layer feed (OH Kruse.) They are occasionally out, though so you might want to call first."

"Chris, I'll definitely be buying new feed, will just use the "old" stuff to get through a coupl days till I can secure organic feed. They get lots of other produce scraps and whatever they find in the yard as well so I'd hope they're getting a…"

"Thanks, Rachel, Jenn, and Bobbi,
Till I can get a fresh bag I won't worry about giving our girls the weevil supplemented feed :)
Yes, Mesa Feed Barn is close to us and I've had the same frustrations with them, Rachel. But everytime I do have to go…"

"These are weevils, the same kind that may get into your rice or flour. The good news is that they aren't disease vectors so they will not harm your birds, but they are a sign that your feed isn't as fresh as it could/should be. They crop up when the…"

"These are more than likely grain weevils. From what I've been told this is very common in grain here in the summer.
The store we purchased ours from also said that there is actually some kind of a powder that is made from grain weevils that gives…"

"My girls would beg me to pay extra for organic beetle feed :D The exoskeletons are good sources of calcium, too! The only downfall is that the bugs are eating up your feed...in comparison though, it's kind of like crab stuffed lobster for chickens!…"

"Put us on standby ... thanks, Jason."

"Hey Brandon,
Which one is it?
She really is a hen, just loud, right? You know we don't want a rooster!
But we might consider taking her ... our neighbors won't care, we've already got roosters that live behind us! Tell Sarena to talk to me about it…"