Hello, we added 3 new hens to our flock last spring (Wyandotte) we now have 6 total all. The older 3 have always been pretty quiet but the 3 new ones who are now full grown and laying, constantly walk around the yard clucking very loudly, they just sand there squawking like crazy (we live in the...
Hi, looking for some recommendations on breeders in or around Kent County. Or if this is a Michigan list already established that would work too, thanks!
Hi! We purchased 5 baby chicks in July, 2 didn't make it and now 2 of the 3 left are roosters. So we are thinking of purchasing some grown hens. I've found a couple local listings on Craigslist for hens that claim they are actively laying. Just looking for some advise in what I should look for...
We are new chicken owners and purchased 5 chicks this summer from a local breeder, of the 5, two died within 2 months and now the other 3 have all started crowing! I'm not familiar with the true sounds of a crow, is it possible its just some odd hen sound? Now that they are older, is there a way...
Hi everyone, thank you for all the advice! Unfortunately the chick didn't make it through the day :( hoping the 3 we have left don't start showing similar symptoms, at least now I feel more prepared and will be able to act faster with the suggestions given.
Ugh, this is very overwhelming! I tried to give her some electrolytes yesterday with a syringe and it didn't go so well, she's just so little I feel like I'm going to hurt her if I use any force. She seems to be eating and drinking well, but she certainly isn't drinking a gallon a day, is there...
OK, another question, my local feed store has oxytetracycline powder to go in the water and Tylan50 but said it only gives dosage for cattle? I'm not sure if I'm comfortable giving an injection. If I give the powder in the water is it ok if all the chickens drink it? How do I know the sick one...