definitely get the body examinated. It may be a tiny bit pricey but its so worth doing. I thought my chickens had a highly contagious, mortal respiratory illness (coryza) but they ended up only having a mild lung infection, fixed with some meds.
Im so sorry, I know it must feel like a...
it looks like thats some muscle,there. You will definitely have to get some antiboitics in her, there may not be any smell but it could still be infected. Keep her fom walking on the leg, she'll need to rest too. Goo luck!
I think the breeder has to explain how the mama hen escaped and had a little lovin in the woods by an outlaw rooster. It is possible she is just a miracle of nature, though
The red hen(s) are production reds. other names for them are Brown Stars, Red Sex Link, Brown Star etc. The Rooster looks to be the production red rooster, as they are a different color from the hens. The greyish hen is probably an EE. Ive been studying breeds for a long time and thats the info...
Hi, my name is Sarah. I am fourteen years old and living in Atlantic Canada. Don't let my age fool you, I have been breeding and showing chickens for four years now. Three years ago I learned about 4H, a program that teaches youth, between the ages of 9 and 21, all about different aspects of...
Hi there, anyone have any mixes of human foods they give to their chickens? for instance, I have one where I take Yogurt, chopped broccoli, and chopped grass and mix it together.... Please share!
look up the standards online for your partictular breed. Go to a local fair and ask questions to the exhibitors. Many youth would be glad to answer and give tips. We are pretty friendly!!