hi thanks for the reply , the large bump feels quite solid and there is a yellow type of blister on top thats slighty squidgy .
she seems in good health apart from the lump but its effecting her wing and i really would like to know what it is and if i can help .
thakns
Hi noticed one of my girls had a drooping wing and after investigating I discovered a large lump on the joint of her wing that looks infected and is very swollen . Don't know what it is and if I should try and lance it or leave it as it is for now . It's feel like there is some thick fluid on...
Thanks or your input , and I now know where Marans an welsumers are from , I like interesting facts . Good luck with you flock , I have some Americaunas ( is the grammar correct) in the incubator at the moment so fingers crossed I will have a different colour egg to the collection !
Hi , thanks for you reply , I have not collected the eggs today so I shake see if it was a one of or not , good idear about the food colouring if I get another one in the next couple of days . I'll take close ups of the Marans in a couple of hours once I'm back home . Many thanks stu
Thanks for your reply , the blue bell egg isn't huge so it maybe from one of the Maran eggs. Also that photo make the egg look much darker than it is to the naked eye . Any way thanks for the response and the compliments . I take pride in my flock so it is nice to here other people complimenting...
Hi thanks for the reply , the well summers are pure bred , my friend breads them and has a good name nationwide in the uk , I've even met there parents ! So I've decided to post pics below , look forward to your response
I collected my eggs this morning and to my supprise I had a white egg , this has not happened before . I have two bluebell hybrids (had them 2.5 years) two pure breed Rhode Island Red (had them just under 1.5 years) two pure breed welsummer's (1 year) and two pure breed cocko Marans (POL) so any...
First : will we be able to see the air sack through the dark shell of a maran (currently on day 8)
Secound : three our maran eggs appear to be furtile but are growing at very different rates , is this normal ? Will post a pic off each from last night [/IMG][/IMG]