Please help me with what might be wrong with Dixie.
Yesterday morning we went outside and find her slumped on the ground. Her feet were turned in (see photo), and she wouldn't weight bare. Her comb was very very dark, and she was difficult to wake.
We brought her in over night, and noted...
So I have been a chicken owner for all of 3 days, and it's already had a tragic ending for one of my poor little chicks.
DD6 was outside with the two chicks this morning, and didn't see our cat sneaking up behind them. Needless to say, it didn't end well for anyone involved. My poor 6yo...
So I have been a chicken owner for all of 3 days, and it's already had a tragic ending for one of my poor little chicks.
DD6 was outside with the two chicks this morning, and didn't see our cat sneaking up behind them. Needless to say, it didn't end well for anyone involved. My poor 6yo...
So out of the blue, we get two baby chickens. Yes they are very cute, yes I think they're lovely, but I wasn't expecting to own chickens! Ever!
Anyway, rushed down and bought a fowl house. Wasn't happy with the size as I felt it was too small and too boring for them (do chicken's need...
Hi - I'm in australia, so not sure if that affects what breeds I have access to.
Anyway, here are my two new chickens - both about 5 weeks old. (sorry I can't work out how to turn the photos around)
Given to me by my sister in law yesterday:
The first one is Sally Speckles - she's so pretty...
Hi - I am a very new chicken owner - literally it's been about 15 hours! Anyway, I was not expecting chickens, as my 8yo an 6yo daughters each bought a bantam home, and it was not planned.
So, I ducked down to the local Bunnings (I'm in Australia) and quickly bought a fowl house. Put it...