well if you’re going to show a bird, and are wanting to meet APA Standards of Perfection, you won’t want to get a bird from the mass hatcheries, as they usually are not the greatest of the breed. Look for a breeder that specializes in a breed you want from the APA website.
Most of my hens are shaking their heads repeatedly as they get settled at night, almost as if they have itchy ears. I’m not sure what is going on.
I had two thoughts: (a) gape worm or (b) respiratory infection.
If (a), what medication (in U.S.) would work? Should I try to swab one of their...
Here’s My Appenzeller Spitzhauben, Joan Jett, dressed up as a rock star for Halloween:
Note her leather jacket with metal studs and her little guitar. She is quite the diva!
I am a philatelist. For those who don’t know Latin, it means stamp collector. I collect a number of different countries (US and Canada includes), but by far my most favorite collection is Hens on Stamps. I’m working now on assembling a collection that I hope to exhibit at stamp shows this next...