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My pygmy buckling is about to turn 1 month old and weighs around 12lbs. He eats well, has a shiny soft coat, and is super friendly. The only thing is, he is very chill.. almost oddly chill for a buckling. Should i be worried he isn't bouncing around all the time? He will play on some of the...

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Thank you the response. I think I am going to go with the Cows milk method, is there a particular brand to recommend? Just the red cap from the local grocery? Will this work? Should I do the buttermilk mix? Thanks again!

Help me please. Yesterday I brought home a 10 day old pygmy buckling to bottle feed. Right away he was very skittish and was not interested in his bottle at ALL. I have been getting him to drink but it requires me using a finger to get his mouth open and basically forcing the nipple in his...

Help me please. Yesterday I brought home a 10 day old pygmy buckling to bottle feed. Right away he was very skittish and was not interested in his bottle at ALL. I have been getting him to drink but it requires me using a finger to get his mouth open and basically forcing the nipple in his...

One of our hens- 1 yr old- has lost feathers under her vent, is swollen there and seems to be loosing more and more feathers from other places everyday. I thought it is too soon for her to molt...could it be stress? Also- Did a warm water soak last night and separated her to see if she is...

Did it look like this?

Could this be infection, egg bound, etc??? Anyone have a lady that looks like this?

Any idea what this might be? After doing a little research I feel like I may have cause to worry? Any help would be appreciated.

Quote: I didn't know this but, do hens not have shiny feathers? Learning all the time

She is spectacular!