Meyer Hatchery - we aren't allowed to have but six hens in total and found Meyer was the only place we could get just three in an order. They did a fabulous job shipping the girls and keeping us posted on their arrival!
Skitlz, on the left, is not feeling well. Her sister, Lolo, joined her on the roost to help preen her and provide comfort. I love this moment captured showing their love for each other! 6 months old
I did and then deleted it to try and re-upload the photo to get the BB code and now I can't figure out how to upload the photo again. Trust I am a lost cause electronically- LOL
I had no idea about pulling on the wattles!! It's been a battle whenever I try to get her beak open - huge tip right there!! I have checked her vent twice, inserting my gloved & lubricated index finger up to the 2nd knuckle and I feel absolutely nothing there. Keep in mind that's the first...
And hello to you! I've tried the yolk and just turns her beak up. Should I force it using a syringe w/o needle and drop it down the hatch so to speak? I do have nutri drench and she's all about drinking so thinking that won't be a problem. Thank you!!!
I'll run to CVS first thing in the morning - I know they carry the calcium citrate w/ d3. Pray I can get her to take any of these options! Thank you SOOOOO very much!!
She won't eat any feed of any sort just now - I've tried everything. I do have coconut oil so will give that a shot!! I've been massaging her crop each time I check it in circular motions with the olive oil but haven't tried Monistat so that'll be next up. Is Tums the right option for...
Sorry I thought I posted what we fed - layer crumble as they want it, layer mash 3x/wk, barley fodder 1x/week, grubs 2x/week (live or dried), scratch 1x/wk - they also have oyster shell as they want it. Recently, she gets her crop checked morning, afternoon, and before bed - mornings it's empty...
Hello! First time posting, first time chicken Momma. I have a 6-month-old Barred Plymouth Rock hen who is in a bad way, and I cannot figure it out! Here's what's been happening:
Skitlz began to lay eggs on Christmas Eve - so exciting! - but then stopped around January 4th. I have done an...