Posts by The Chickens' Maid

Our Serama rooster house chicken has what appears to be a head cold.  He got it about two days ago.  There is no nasal discharge, but he seems stuffed up, like he has a cold.  His lungs sound clear, and he is not...

That is the perfect angle!  Quote: Originally Posted by TommyDaDelaware  Baldy...  GRR...  (I had the camera in the food dish angled up to catch this one...) 

Quote: Originally Posted by Tricorn  Can I say how much I love this thread? Anyways, was out with the camera today and this guy was not happy to have his picture taken. NOT...

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Breed: Polish Name: Olga Age: two years Gender: hen   Her puff was all wet in the first two pictures; so I tried to tie it up.      

Name: Mortimer Age: 3 years Breed: BO/Silkie    

Weird?  Are you kidding?  You'll fit right in here! Welcome to BYC!

Well, he survived the night.  He's even more active now and noisy!  He's eating egg and is curious about the duckling feed.  He has a mirror to keep him company along with a stuffed animal, and he seems pretty happy.

He's eating egg now!  He figured out that if he nibbles my hand, he'll eventually find the food I'm holding.  He ate a good bit for his size, and he's been drinking.  

I'll see if he'll eat some egg yolk . . . I don't know if he's eaten anything yet.  How do I get him to eat?  How old is he?   Thanks for all the responses . . . I'm so much more used to baby chicks.