Recent content by Goatpants

Oh! No kidding? Thank you!

Hello folks, I have an older RIR that has started laying cloudy eggs. I am wondering if it might be age related or something more serious. We haven't been eating them just in case. The hen is quite healthy and has no issues that we can see. Thank You! Janelle

My little Martha is basically completely well! I gave a bit of epsom salt baths a few egg breakfasts. I am guessing it is like an odd growing up teen chick type issue in RIR. I am pleased. She is now almost 6 months and hasnt layed eggs though. I am waiting to see!

So I actually have taken some time to really watch Martha. It looks like she is improving! She walks gently and purposely, being careful to step on her feet flat. So either she is learning to cope or getting better. She will still lose her footing when startled and she sits a lot. But I am...

Martha is about the same. I tried the goats milk and she didn't seem to know what to do with it. I put her beak in it and everything. I've read chickens tend to love milk...but mine are young and confused I think. I didn't separate her, I've read that sometimes they aren't welcomed back into...

I will let you know how things go for us you guys. I really appreciate the help. More than you know. Now to get Martha separated. She is going to hate this...but it is better than being attacked by the rooster or put down. Janelle

We are still giving them the "Chick probiotic boost" in their water...as well as chick food with the extras that come in that. And it isn't enough for our Martha I guess. Thank you!

That is what I was thinking. Or maybe my little girl was too rough with her. I really appreciate the info.

I'm trying to share a picture, but until then...this is something she can recover from? This is hopeful!

Hello, I am a new chicken owner. Just for eggs and inadvertently pets. We got 6 chicks and one is a rooster now. They aren't yet 18 weeks. One of our RIR's has become almost completely lame in both legs. It started with just one foot and now the other. I don't believe it is a disease by...