This is one of the best threads we've read.
Olive can you clear something up for me?
You stated 'They're not love pecks, they're dominance pecks. He is exerting dominance over you.'
When sat with our flock in the back yard they approach us and what feels more like a nibble/ preen than a peck...
I understand that genetics are more complicated than this, but I'm getting there with it slowly. However in the meantime does anyone know of a diagram like this that has been generated for ducks? Laymens terms!!!
This is the second time she's been like this, it's worse this time. She's just backed into the corner of the box she's in. We've had her on vitamin water for two days, and she was eating well. She has been having chicks crumb and natural yoghurt.
We treated them all for cocci with harkers three...
1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.)
Peking bantam, 6 months, in very good condition but feels light.
2) What is the behavior, exactly.
Can't stand confidently. Stumbles backwards until rests against something.
3) How long has...
Evening all.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Had chickens on and off for 8 years.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
9 + 3 ducks!
(3) What breeds do you have?
Peking, faverolles, Ayam Cermani, araucana
(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com...