Hello all! I've read a lot here on fowl pox and I think my chicken may have the dry type. I live in Fl and mosquitoes are always bad this time of year.. My question is if the eggs are ok to eat? The girls are ok, the one that has it has been broody, so I think the mosquito s got her... Otherwise...
I'm so sorry for your girl! I live in South Florida. I have an urban chicken tractor with a large extension. Even though they have room to play, they are so much happier to get out and really play! I bought a temporary fence/ nett to move around when I move their tractor. However.. In the past...
I live in Florida and it's been a hot and dry summer here! I have a young, very broody bantam too! Everyday I made sure I took her down so she would eat and drink and give treats when I did it.... It took about 6 weeks and lots of patience but has been "normal" with the other girls ever since...
Ruby Rah Rah my RIR laid her first egg today at 22 weeks old!! It's the biggest egg I've ever seen!! Lol! I gave her some worms and told her to take a nap after that one! The egg next to it is from Lovie my 22 week old Red Sex link... I'm so happy for me and my girls!!
I raised 5 chicks . 2 bantams from 16 weeks and 3 baby chicks from 3 weeks old, a RR, Red sex link and Blue Wyandotte ..they are very friendly. I have an urban chicken tractor and a run that attaches to it. I have floor fencing since there are many predators out in my area. Raccoons, cats...