Very pretty!! I have an Australorp hen, she's only 6 months old and she's very pretty, face looks very falcon-like and she's got huge brown eyes, she hasnt laid yet only 5 months old. I thought mine was an Australorp, but after looking at yours mine looks different with all his hackle and...
I'm not sure if he's an Australorp, I posted a pic because I was wondering that last night researching his breed and fell asleep! Yes the chicks they are full of energy and seem healthy, and mama and a very good mama!! Thanks
Thank you for the reply, today when I came back home I heard chirping from underneath her wings! So excited! I raised the rooster as a baby almost exactly a year from today, and today one hatched from him, very amazing! How will I know she will not kill become "homicidal", is it usually immediately?
No she hasn't been talking, just sitting in her trance quietly. Honestly wonder if she would be alive if I didnt remove her from the nest everyday. I did notice one day half the eggs were not under her and her wings were open as if she were overheating. She is determined.
On May 22 I noticed our Golden Laced was broody, so I moved her and 9 eggs to the garage. At day 10 I candled them all and got rid of 3 unfertilized eggs, leaving 6 that she's been diligently laying on. She is only 13 month old, so she is young, but I'm concerned as of writing this I'm not...
I use a product called VetRx, been using it for awhile and it contains 2.0% camphor (which smells like vicks). It's very aromatic and has been around forever for internal and external use, i use it has a respiratory conditioner. Also use a product from HB Earth a DEET-free Mosquito repellent...
Just a suggestion for the future since it seems this has been awhile, and I'm sorry about your loss :( but you may be able to call your local Veterinarian colleges, you can donate necropies for educational purposes and many times it's absolutely free. I donated our pet rat that died for...