Update: We’ve syringe fed him water and he is now able to close his mouth and eat on his own! He doesn’t close it all the time but he is able to. I think he will be ok
So we got a no crow collar for our 2 silkie roosters. I come home today and find that one has it stuck between his beak. He was coughing up bile and so we immediately took it off and cleaned him as best we could but he’s still worse for wear. He can’t close his beak as of now but can speak (not...
May 11th, 2020 - May 25th, 2021
One of our hens died last night. She was a sweet and loving hen, though shy at first. She was taken from us by a dreaded predator. She got too curious and stuck her head out of the chicken wire, and in turn, it got bit off. I miss her dearly. She was a gorgeous...
Update: Tonight Aphrodite(the white one) got pasty butt, we fixed and they pooped on me LOL but I wonder if this has a cause so I can prevent in future?
I agree they are very cute but I don’t want to stress them so I try not to too much because when I reach into their home they peep and run, I think they think I’m a predator. Poor fellas :(
Around 4 days ago we got 2 silkie chicks (vaulted skull on both). Their parents seemed to be sweethearts when I met them so I don’t think their genetics are aggressive. But I’ve heard many different things like don’t touch them as chicks or always cuddle with them and it’s very confusing. I...
We have 2 Buff Orpingtons and they are the sweetest girls in the flock. My favorite is Belle (1yr) who likes to snuggle with me on the porch swing, she’s such a sweetheart!