One of my hens has injured her leg, she still seems to put weight on it and is able to get around minimally. Should I just let it be for a few days and see how it goes or cull her? I don't want her to suffer, and I am not wasting money by taking her to the vet. Thanks for your advice in advance...
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I bought 10 chicks on September 15, 2015, 8 survived. They are now all very nice looking hens. I also have two hens slightly older than they are. Some of my chickens are not laying any eggs yet. Why is this? I know the weather is crazy in the pacnorwest. They do receive extra light as...
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One of my pullets has turned into a beautiful Welsummer Rooster. We live close to our neighbors, but it is not against code for us to have a rooster. I actually kind of "like" him. What are your thoughts on keeping it?
14 weeks old. Sold as pullets from a hatchery. I know I already have a Rooster because the Welsummers in the bunch matured quickly. However, having trouble identifying the Brahmas and these EE's. I know that there is always that 10% error rate. I've had them since they were 4 days old.
I bought these from a local farm. I thought I had gotten two Ameraucaunas, although I did not check. She is definitely not an Ameraucauna, although she does lay blue/green eggs. Her sister chicken that is actually behind her in one of the pictures is an Ameraucana. Any ideas? I think it might be...