I just rescued three Silkies from a filthy farmer's market. (Ididn't need any more chickens, but I couldn't leave them in that condition). All three have swollen and oozing eyes, they've lost most of their feathers on their neck and heads, and the feathers they do have are dull and matted...
The "extra chick" in my shipment is a small yellow with one black spot on the top on her head. She also has feathers/fuzz on her legs. Any idea what breed she might be?
I am a new chicken owner that lives in the city. Therefore, I purchased Red Star (sex link) chickens from My Pet Chicken so I wouldn't have to worry about falling in love with a chick and then having to give him away when I discovered I had a rooster. Well this morning I heard this terrible...