I have had a larger number of hens than I would imagine seem "off" and pass later what appears to be the inside of the egg - no shell. They eat purina flock raiser, I give them grit and they free range. Should there not be a feed that has the proportion already in it of grit as a supplement? Is...
I have two March babies out of 8 that have yet to lay.
Today they were both in the coop while everyone else was enjoying sun outside, there was a little blood noted on the shavings. vents are clean, feathers are in tact, no rooster on premises.
I separated them both, put some electrolytes in...
OK all - I have read prior posts and been so blessed by your experiences yet this introduction of 17 week old chicks to an existing 1.5 year old chickens is a challenge. The newbies have been in an X pen in the 6x8 chicken coop attached to an outdoor run 5x8 for three weeks, visible but...
Day 4 of a 2 week old Barred Rock appearing short of breath, using all muscles to breath. On medicated food on arrival. Small but healthy on arrival. All other babies remain healthy and are separated.
Day 1 of illness isolated and started electrolytes and Oxytetracycline - still eating...