I have two silkies that are sick. They are weak and floppy. One can't stand he just flops over. I put them on selinium, b12, vitamin e, and low dose of aspirin and electrolyes. That's what the person I bought them from told me to do. We'll see if it works. Sure hope so Cuz I like my...
Some of my chickens are friendlier then others. My silkies love me. I think it partly depends on the breed. It helps to start holding them when they are babies. I just pick one up and carry it around awhile. They love when I rub their heads and necks and give them treats.:celebrate
My silkie rooster ( Buddy) is the sweetest most non aggressive roo I have ever had. He is six or seven months old and has been crowing for a month. Problem is that he doesn't show interest in the girls. They are all laying eggs but I'm sure they are not fertile. One hen is broody but...
I live in california on a small farm. I have two dogs malshi named Frankie and a rescue chihuahua mix named Lola both think they are city dogs! I have 42 chickens. Many fluff butt silkies that I love, four giant cochins, and several other breeds. Also two loop eared bunnies and one very...
I have two pet rabbits that have been running free for about a year in my fenced in little mini farm. They seem very happy and so far have not dug out. They had a litter ( didn't know they were female and male oops). We got the male fixed after that. But they seem to do well with all my...
I am new at this. Never thought I would get attached to a chicken but I am. I have four , 2 silkies, 1 frizzle and 1 frizzle naked neck. My little bitty 8 month old silkie just hatched 6 eggs. They look like tiny fluffy egg yolks with 2 sticks for legs. So cute. I am using a red heat lamp...
I have an aggressive African goose also. His story is sad though. He saw his mate and two other geese slaughtered by my neighbors dogs. He was injured but still alive. I paid my neighbors $25 to let me have him. I took him home and put purple medicine all over him and his wounds healed, He...