I noticed the first hatched chick today having trouble keeping his/her balance. This chick was in one of the smallest eggs in the incubator (not a bantam) and filled the egg. It was full of life and energy running around in the incubator trying to "wake" the rest of the eggs and I was thrilled...
My 2 year old girl is waddling and having difficulties staying upright (she is using her wings). She has a swollen and mushy tummy. I did an exam with preparation H but didn't feel an egg. What I felt was a "mushy wall that seemed to be egg shaped". Sorry, don't know how else to describe it...
One of my girls was acting "off". She was staying behind the crowd, and seemed like she just wanted to find out of the way, dark, "alone" time. Just days before I had seen some posts on BYC regarding hens being egg bound and I thought "oh Lord, I hope I never have to do that"! Well, with what...
I have 3 white and 2 red but all of my eggs have been light brown and dark brown. All of my ladies are aproimaely 16 weeks old and I average 2 - 3 eggs a day ranging from small to jumbo (in my opnion).
One of my girls sustained an injury to her leg and is unable to bear weight. It appears to be broke (although not visible - just basing on her not being able to use it) at the "ankle/pad" of her foot. It is warm to the touch and I feel so helpless for her. Is there anything I can do for her...
I took the plunge and bought 6 friends from TSC last week. They were straight run but I believe I chose 3 each of 2 different breeds, I tried for 3 white and 3 red but time will tell. I just LOVE them! I had ducks for 2 years that I had raised but they met their demise by a local fox (I let...