A couple of days ago my hens started with a gurgling sounding cough. Now the entire flock has the same symptoms. They are still active, eating, and have normal behavior . However tonight, I noticed bubbles in some of their eyes. I was hoping this would just pass, but now it seems to be getting...
I got 2 ready to lay-RSL chickens this past September from Freys Hatchery. I figured they would lay pretty consistently this winter because of their age. One of the hens lays XSmall eggs. She does lay regularly , but the eggs are so tiny I feel like I can't really sell them. She is healthy and...
I noticed my 1.5 year old barred rock laying in the nesting box today. She had already ĺayed today, so I wasn't sure why she was in there. So I made her leave and go into the run. She drank a little water, then just laid where I had put her, and began closing her eyes. After an hour of watching...