I have 16 chickens and 2 ducks in my coop. One of the girls is missing feathers around her vent and has red marks in the bald areas, but it is not the entire area that is red. They almost look like scratch marks. None of the other birds have anything like this. I have 3 silkie roosters but only...
I have 3 roosters and 13 hens. The roosters were raised together and I often find them hanging out separately from the girls. All three crow, but only one rooster mates. The second rooster tries occasionally, but usually just takes a look or a few steps of chasing for him to remember the other...
I have 2 13 week old SLW. One has was more red and waddle than the other but both were supposed to be sexed pullets. First 2 pictures are the one in question, 3rd is the other pullet I have that’s the same age.
Luckily so far no issues with pullets. Mostly seems like it’s when I first go in the run. Even tonight….went out there and he is shuffling and tried to bite when I grabbed him. The second he is in my arms he melts. I can pet all around his face and beak and he never once tries to bite. He has...
Relatively new chicken mom here. I have 3 silkie roosters that I hatched who are now 18 weeks old. I moved the boys and my 14 pullets who are 12 week old (all bigger than the silkies) out into our big coop and run about 10 days ago. Up until that point they were separated, but could see each...
Thank you! Silkies are all roosters 😊 Hoping that 3 silkie roosters and 13 hens works. The silkies hatched together the beginning of April and so far they are best buds. Time will tell 🤷🏻♀️