I have 5 pullets (~6 months old), all are laying and all the eggs have looked fine until one day I cracked one egg and the "white" part of the egg was reddish (looked tinged with blood). This was not streaked, but a uniform red color. Needless to say, I did not use that egg (just looked...
My husband has been constructing the frame of my new chicken coop. He will add the metal roof and screw the wood for the walls, floors and ramp into the coop. A wire mesh will go around to keep the chickens safe and predators out.
I used to have ducks and geese several years ago when I lived in Alaska. Now I am NC and this is my first time with chickens. My 5 year old daughter loves our 6 pullets. Unfortunately one is ill (hence me joining under duress to try to find answers). I look forward to more happy chicken times.
One of my pullets is unable to stand. Lying on side. head tilts to the left. Moves left leg, but seems to keep it out straight, as if balancing maybe. Right side around ear area is a bit red. She can move right leg, but keeps it pulled up under her.
I am trying to get her to drink water, but...
All was well with her this morning. When I went out she was lying in a spot she dug out in the dirt, unable to stand. No obvious injury. Can move her right leg and tilts head that way. her left side, around her ear area is red not sure if it is from lying on that side. Can move left leg, when I...