I noticed one of my commercial birds had a bare neck. I looked her over and found one mite like bug. It was orangish and was flat. It moved fast, but it wasn't super small. I think it had six legs. My other chickens are all fine, not sure if they dust bath more frequently or haven't been hit...
Hi there, I recently, as in two days ago got some ready to lay bovan brown hens. A few have started laying already which was a bit of a surprise. From my research I heard they should be laying a larger size egg. But so far they've been pretty small. I presume there just young hens, but I half t...
Welcome to BYC! I Can't really help you, as I'm going to attempt setting up a hatching, hobby if you will, next year. If you give your area, I'm sure someone around you will be able to help! Glad you joined!
If she is molting, and you don't care about her being organic, baked ground up soybean usually makes the molt go faster. I feed baked beans as I call them to my chickens, and I haven't had a molt so far. (Although the oldest is a little over a year). I think it's worth a try, especially if you...
If you are still having problems with your leghorn, you may want to try posting this in the emergencies, cures and diseases forum. You might get more help. Welcome to BYC, and keep us updated. Good Luck!
Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you're appreciating and enjoying your flock. I'd suggest checking out the learning centre if you haven't done so already. There should be a few tricks and tips there. Feel free to ask questions if you have any!
Feel free to post more pictures, those are great! Welcome to BYC. If you haven't checked out the learning centre, be sure to do so, you can find some great information
So today, we had the coldest day of the winter, It was -22 without the wind. The temperatures were consistent, and then I saw her eye, and the coldest night proceeded to happen. To me they seem to be unrelated. Today, she was showing signs of improvement. The lump if you will, was not nearly as...
I would suggest either adding more concrete with a slope and a drainage hole, or you could put plywood down on top of what you have. Be sure to use half inch, and have a good slope.
Good luck, and feel free to ask questions if you have any.