Recent content by Ann1948

I think it is pieces of tissue. I took her last egg into a local feed and farm shop. They had a magnifying instruction and that's what it looks like.There were actually 3 pieces and they were very dark. She is only about 2 and it's in only her eggs but every one. I just hope she is ok! Love my...

Thanks all of you!

Thanks! Used to the blood spots but this has a definite shape oval like a seed or something only softer. Kinda freaky to me.

I have been finding these in my otherwise healthy Orphington's eggs for the past two weeks. Anyone know what they are? She free ranges for 2-3 hrs a day. Otherwise in a fenced dirt run or coop. Thanks!

Wow! What a good boy! Love Pyrenees!

I'm with you. I love everything about dogs. That said, I won't make another suggestion without reading the whole post. No one needs a dog who thinks they are more trouble than they are worth!

If I could suggest that you adopt a dog rather than getting a puppy. There are so many dogs out there that need good homes. If you get one from a reputable group, they will know the dog's temperment and abilities. It takes puppies a couple years to settle down unless you are willing to spend a...

I live in Virginia in a valley near the river where there are many animals. My neighbors failed to close the door to their coop one night. They heard a terrible noise, went out, found a possum curled up with the hens. Their rooster was fighting to protect the hens and in return the possum bite...

Thanks for all the valuable input. The chicks are starting to look better so they must be getting what they need even though still aren't eating a lot of pellets. This is definitely a learning process!

Thanks for the welcome. I know where the crop is and have read about impaction, ect. I did not take them off their laying feed, just mixed it with the higher protein game bird feed. There is of course so much info on the web that it can be confusing. That's why I am happy to talk with...

Thanks, Den! I appreciate the advice because I am not experienced with chickens. Can you tell me the process for checking and dealing with problems with the crops.

My chicks have been molting and not laying for several weeks now. Last molt, I bought some game feed to up their protein intake and it seemed to help. This time, they are eating very little of their pellets, either regular laying feed or game. They do free range in their run and are out in the...

Finally! Someone who speaks chicken. I am so glad to have people to talk to about my girls!