1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.)
1.Ameraucana, recently added (few months) definitely lighter than my other birds, including the Ameraucana I have. Just under one; she gets extremely loud screeching as if in pain before...
I found this Sour crop article, which addresses the issues at vast. Relevant now due to hot weather making the crop spur that much easier. For probiotics and added electrolytes I get these small packs - not sure if u can drop a brand here - one side you have probiotics to add to the water; the...
Could it be her age ? I checked her visuals- she otherwise seems alright; I just ever asked how old she is when I got her-and I got her with the broken beak. If not acting broody towards the now grown flock she acts ultra timid . #Started laying at night!! This change came with the soft...
My 3mo. Old duckling starting to look not just like a big Pekin.. but something else entirely by behavior too- she is overly possessive of the rooster and has claimed him to herself and doesn’t move few feet without him in sight. Or .. she goes looking for him and getting loud, but her voice is...
I have rye, oat and sunflower seed sprouts and my chicken love it! I give it to them before bed. I see there is lots of discussion about it- I find it easy to maintain and it’s better for the summer than just grains.
A trash can with stones for media and the water pump inside - they can't play with it to tip it over or ruin it with their bills; so far I was just draining their water.
I had split choice for sleeping place yesterday- some of my birds lime the well- ventilated coop outside and some like to take the wall unit inside ( where they found comfort during the cold days in the winter too)..but obviously this comes with the expense of cleaning. Also I need to take...