The local TSC gave me "Bubbles" since he wasn't doing well and want able to be with the general population. He falls down often, walks sideways and when held he holds his head to the side! I've never had a chick/duckling do this but have heard of wry neck so I started him on "save a chick"...
Thanks for the response! I hope the blue one it's an auracana! The " Brown" one in the bottom photo is the same chick in the above photos. These two are keeping a small duck company indoors!
So I have a mixed flock of 24 birds ranging from 22 weeks - 4 years, not including the chickys which are penned up and separate. I am a paranoid freak and always think something is wrong with someone. I am looking for a preventative schedule to keep my birds happy and healthy.
The chickens...
Glad to see this post - Thanks for sharing!
"Cuddles" one of my favorite hens suffered a heat stroke earlier this week and I was starting to get discouraged as she is still not walking - But now I know that I just need to give her more time!
:)
Thanks!
I'll get better photos tomorrow Maran Man! Thanks for the replies.
CCCC...Chicken- I don't like your first response but I know you're right...i was just hoping to be wrong!
I have a couple others I would like identified but I need to get new photos.
One last one for now: This is Lacey. She lays eggs now so I know she is a hen. :) Does anyone have any ideas on what she is?
Thanks!
My 'chicks' are 20+ weeks old and it is a countdown to egg production! The photos are from several weeks ago, so around 16 weeks.
I am guessing this is a bantam ameraucana cockerel but I'm hoping I'm wrong (I want a hen)! Her name is Love.
Next, is "Boots". I am guessing Boots is a...
Does anyone know of a good resource for the basics or a good into into breeding and genetics of chickens? I'm sure there is a forum on here but I couldn't find it! :D. Thanks!