seem like a good breed, if i had the room i would probably raise a batch of them they seem like they would be a good 4h starter show bird...considering i dont see many of this breed in my class...
its a feed scooper it cant be perfect but over all when every thing is said an done i love mine its great its starting to show a little wear an tear but its to be expected i have had it for 4...
I have one silkie. From the time we got her, she layed 3 eggs a week and was so sweet and friendly! Then, she went broody 3 times in a row But she came back to us just as friendly as the first...
Cinnamon is one of my favorite girls. She is the first to investigate anything new and is fearless. She is my biggest girl and I love her rich red feathers and white speckles. She is very...
The Leghorn is a great breed. It will supply you with eggs almost everyday of the year for at least two years of its life while not eating very much food. Leghorns also produce most of the U.S.'s...
When mine have egg issues, I give them one each of my calcium and d pills. Then I break out the OB lube, squirt some in the vent and check for stuck eggs. If no egg is present, and they have prolapsed, I apply prep h and place them in a place away from other birds. If I find and egg, I will give them a bath or steam the bathroom and see if they can pass it. The calcium seems to help them pass the egg, but I'm not sure why.
Okay, was able to check these sites and she let me feel her. I think it is an egg she's having trouble with. I need husband to get me some Ky just in case. I'm going to keep at it with the tub for a while and see if she'll let me massage the area. She laid an egg a week ago that was longer than my hand! from what I could feel, this 'feels' normal sized. Back to the tub.