I've been a member for a little bit, but never properly introduced myself .
I found this website through Google, when I had some issues with the flock.
20 hens and one rooster.
At the height we had almost thirty. However a neighbors dog decided to 'have fun' with the flock, and left few...
I am having two issues. I was about to post about the first issue a little bit earlier, but had to stop midpost due to it being time to put the rest of thr animals away for the night, when I noticed thr second problem.
1. I have an approximately 4 week old baby chicken with a swollen hock...
Background: over the course of three-four months, we lost half of our chicken flock; on average about one a week. We have now gone a month without any more losses. Our chickens are free range, and we reinforced as best as possible because they are free range. So to replenish the flock...
I have a problem, or a few of them with the flock that I am currently managing; and would greatly appreciate input/help on it.
Three months ago my partner and I came to a work-trade farm, in order to essentially be groomed to fill in for the regular Groundskeepers while they went on a three...