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That probably explains why he was abandoned (some folks don’t take to roosters). How is the temperament of that breed? This one seemed tame, but timid, which is why I presumed it may be a hen, but who knows how long he’s been out there. There were a couple other cars pulling in and the folks...

I was driving through a remote stretch of mountains not too far from where I live, and at one of the scenic pull offs, found this beauty. I’m guessing someone had just dropped her off (at least I believe it’s a hen), as there aren’t any homes for miles. She approached my vehicle immediately...

Well, I'm sad to report that Polly did not survive. I've been raising chickens for just over three years (and she was nearly three herself). I've not lost but a couple, but it is always hard. I believe the canker was too advanced by the time that I spotted it. I'll add the acidified copper...

I tracked the shipment, and the accidified copper sulfate that I ordered will not deliver until Monday. I went to a local pet store, and they did not have the Fish Zole either. I noticed on the link provided by biophiliac that Thyme extract has been found to be as effective as Metronidazole...

Thank you for the replies. I have a local Petsmart, and I searched their website for FishZole, and it brings up about seven products for bacterial and fungal infections, but none of them state they contain "metronidazole, flagyl". They appear to be natural extracts - tea tree oil, bay leaf...

Hi everyone, Been a long time since I've posted here. I hope someone here can help. I have a Partridge Rock that I believe has a canker sore in her mouth or back of her throat. Two days ago, we first noticed Polly was behaving peculiarly - not seeming to be interested in treats and...

We're currently up to thirteen girls now: 2 Buff Orps 3 Barred Rocks (well the jury is still out on two of the BRs, but I believe they are pullets) 1 Blue Cochin 1 Splash Cochin 3 Partridge Rocks 3 Red Sex Links I like a lot of variety/color in my flock, and they all have their own...

OK, I decided that I just had to have two more BRs in the flock, so I got a couple from a family member. I believe these may be about 5 weeks old now (he couldn't remember exactly when they hatched). Do I have pullets, roos, or one of each? Color seems to be about the same to me (I'm thinking...

OK, thanks englishcockers and donrae, good info!

I've been thinking about letting one of my girls hatch some eggs this spring, and I was wondering about what the chicks would turn out to look like. I have a Black Cochin Roo and my hens are: a Blue Cochin hen, a Splash Cochin hen, a Barred Rock hen, and some Buff Orpington hens. I believe...

@Ballerina Bird I had the same concerning, since I just used cable ties to secure the roosting bar to the chain link (the ties are rated to hold something like 75 lbs each I think). All my birds are fairly heavy breeds, (Orpingtons, Barred Rocks, and Cochins), and I have seen as many as five...

Wow, I'm shocked to have my coop chosen as CC-POW! So many good ideas on this forum, it was a tremendous help when I built mine.

Thanks for the compliments. We love our girls (and Blackie too). We started keeping chickens back in the spring and it's been a blast!

Blackie (our black cochin roo) and his girls are ready for Santa to bring some special treats for their first Christmas at Cooped Inn. The stockings have been hung from the run with care... The green stocking is Blackie's of course, the rest belong to Henny, Penny, Middle-Little, Tiny...

OK, thanks, maybe I was just second guessing myself. Anyone else?