Recent content by scoutmc

I tried my best to get some pics today, but nothing I took accurately shows their eyes. I did study their eyes and I am positive that (aside from being clouded over) they are completely normal - nothing like those pics you posted above of ocular Marek's. Irises and pupils are normal looking and...

My lambs and sheep also share a pasture with chickens. Every once in a while, if a chicken is very close to them and "bothering" them, the sheep will yank a couple tail feathers out. I have not personally seen them eat the tail feathers, but would not be surprised if they did seeing as lambs are...

@dancingflame has she kidded yet? With that udder I would be surprised if she hasn't.

The coop has good ventilation, it has windows on 3 sides that are open almost 24/7 unless it is rainy. We also clean it frequently so I don't think ammonia is the issue. I was thinking possibly Marek's disease (we did have a few chickens that were crippled with it many, many years ago), but...

Hi y'all, I've had chickens for over 10 years and have never come across this issue with them. At the moment we have too many chickens, around 70ish + some new ones a couple of broody hens have been popping out - but my issue is with TWO 4-month-old Mystic Maran pullets. We ordered them in a...