I have a small flock of six that are normally penned in and sometimes I let them out. I'm panicked. I cannot find four of them. What should I do I'm so scared thank you so much
I found them! Thank god! Thank you for your prayers!
I'm no expert. I really have no idea what you should do, but I think they will be fine. Sorry this is no help at all, but, if it counts for anything, I hope everything gets better with your flock.
So, these past four days my egg supply has been dwindling, in my small flock of 6.
Monday- five eggs
Tuesday- five eggs
Wednesday- four eggs
Today- four eggs.
My chickens are red sex link, and seven and a half months old. They have been laying since early June. Now that fall has arrived, it has...
I was out with my chickens when I noticed that one of my smaller hens was missing some feathers, and some of the ones still on her looked ragged. Do you think that the others have been bullying her? I've never seen it happen.
My chickens are 4 months old now and I wanted to make sure they were all girls. How do you tell? I want to check and make arrangements with a friend if any of them are roosters.
Thanks to everyone for all your help! I just ate the eggs! Delicious! I'll be sure to hard boil some and give them to my dog, Scout. :) My chickens, Duck, Dream, Jade, Song, Peck, and Angel, are rhode island reds- I think. Thanks again for all your help!
My chicks always sneezed when they were younger- not so much anymore. If she doesn't seem sick I think you're fine! there's probably just some dust floating around. Best wishes!
Were they outside? If so, do you live somewhere colder (60 degrees or cooler about) Eight week old chicks cannot withstand chilly weather. Also, they could've been fed something that is toxic to them. Many poisons can take days or weeks to kill them leaving you bewildered. Also, sometimes...