Thank you for your post & I am so sorry for the loss of your pet. I'm going through something similar & through hours of research have come up with MS as diagnosis based on symptoms. Luckily she is the only bird that is ill in my flock & I am at a loss as to how she got it. No new birds, no...
Thanks for the reply. I've done hours of research, bumble foot doesn't fit. I can feel the bones & don't seem displaced. But obviously something happened & none of the chickens are talking. :lol:
Thank you again for reply & support!!
Last Sunday one of my hens (approx. 6 months, buff Orpington) seemed to limp a little when she came out of coop, it was like she was avoiding the rooster & then she took off running to be with group. Figured I was paranoid, being very protective of my babies. Monday, more notable limp but I...
Hi everyone!! I am new to BYC & have watched for a couple of months, love the communication on here, information & general helpfulness of everyone. Currently I have 1 shin-tzu, 1 very LARGE male rescue kitty that has Maine coon in him. He is very in touch with his feminine side, and...
These are all beautiful chickens. Love the pictures everyone is sharing!! I'm new to chickens (3/12) and thought EE came in one color!! I learn so much from u all on here, thank you!!!!! :;)
Yes, it is a big change - good in many ways though. I couldn't have chickens in Florida because we had bears in our area & there is no chicken coop strong enough for a hungry bear! I was in the NW panhandle. I went with only a few to see how I handle caring for them during the winter here. But...
Hi peeps! I live just north of Muncie, moved here in may 2011 from Pensacola, fl. I started chicks this year & have tried to find swaps myself. There is one in Troy, OH this weekend 4/28 & one in noble county 5/5, http://www.visitnoblecounty.com/calendar.html
Let me know if you find anything...
I'm a newbie too, I have 1 GC, 2 americauna, 1 black NJ giant, 3 unknown bantams. I wanted the bantams for their disposition. However, it is my GC that is "my girl". I am able to put my hand down and she will come walk into it for me to pick her up. She is the one I am most attached too for...