Went out of town Friday came home today (Sunday) afternoon to at least 3 of my chickens sounding raspy... What in the heck caused this? And how can I fix it?? I spent a lot of time with them on Friday and never heard any of them doing it... I know out weather has been a little crazy (east tx)...
I am in need of some opinions on what could have gotten my hen. I went out to the coop yesterday after work and there was feathers everywhere.... My silkie hen was missing. I dont see a sign of a struggle, no blood no nothing. she was in the fenced run and I cant see where they could have...
I have a hen that has decided to go broody, how long should wait to see if she is really serious? If she hasnt moved today I am going to put her in a smaller run by herself. If she sits after the move should I take her serious? I hope so i got some eggs to hatch and I would love for her to...
I got this little guy from Atwoods. I thought maybe he was just taken forever to feather but then I got to really looking at the poor guy... He is naked!! His back doesnt even have the feather shafts... So I am guessing he would be a frazzle??
Friend called and said that they had found a mallard nest at his work and the were going to cover the area in dirt (works at a coal mine) he wants to save the eggs that were left, a few did get broke and he can see a baby inside it, what humidity should I keep them at and at what Temperature??
I dont know what is wrong with it, it as fine this morning and since this afternoon it has not even tried to get up. Just lays there and not wanting to get up, Just realize I have another one doing the same thing. I have both in a box by theirselves. What could be causes this? I dont want to...
I had 3 of the 4 chicks I got on Tuesday die with in the past to nights!! I dont get what is happening to them, they have fresh food and water and they know where it is located. Is it possible that they can get to hot and die?? It has been over 60 at night and I kept the light on them cause it...
Hey everyone im pretty new to the BYC but I am in total love with this site!! It has helped me alot with the 14 chicks that I currently have 6 RIR Pullets and 8 different bantams. Little about me.. I just graduated college with a Associates in Environmental Health and Safety. Yes I am the...
I got all these prettys from tractor supply can anyone help me with what breed they are? in the pic below i know that is a RIR pullet on the left, the three in the middle are the ones i am curious about.. If anyone can pick out roosters feel free to do so, I know the black and white one is a...