Recent content by Chicks Away

Thanks for the info Coach, you're a big help. Saddles are on their way, just ordered them online. I'm up in NY by the big pond. Girls did't start to molt until early Dec. last year.

But you think they will come back?

I have three hens that were pretty roughed up by my rooster while I was away. the feathers don't seem to be growing back. Any ideas what I should do before it gets cold?

Well you just solved a mystery for me! I thought I was nuts!

I went out this morning to check on the girls and found one of my Barred Rocks had died in the night. she was only 3. the day prior she was active, vocal and social. Late this afternoon one of my Rhode Island Reds is lethargic, thirsty, labored breathing and a loose runny stool. I have given her...