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My little chick seems to have a fast growing growth in his neck. It wasn't there last night but the lump is the size of a golf ball and at the base of his neck above his breastbone. He's very angry and pecking. I'm thinking it's hurting him! Any advice please?

Thank you. He's getting very expressive now. Doesn't shut up lol.

Hi. I'm from Essex. New to chickens but want fresh eggs. I have 2 brown ones which I consider the normal chickens and I have a little white bantum. I rescued them all and they are lovely. I recently rescued a chick that was being bullied by bigger birds but since joining this group I've found...

Oh I didn't know there were 2. Sorry, I take a look now

Thank you for the welcome.

Hi yes I'm in the uk. I've had the two brown ones and the white bantum for about 6 months but the little black one I've only had 2 days.

Thank you.

New to chicken keeping.

I think he's 5 weeks. Going by the fact that he still has a few downy feathers and his proper feathers are still growing. Am I right with the age?

Would a baby cockerel do the movement of crowing but with no sound. I've been thinking he's got something stuck in his throat maybe? He's been stretching his neck and opening his mouth today.

Nooo!! I don't want a cockerel. I only want hens for 2 reasons. I live in a close neighbourhood so can't have crowing going on....and I don't want chicks, I want eggs to eat.

My 2 brown hens.

Hello. I have acquired 2 brown chickens, a white/black bantum and a little fledgling chick. I have done some research but think you cannot do better than ask people who know. I'm glad I found this site and look forward to your advice. Hazel.

Hi. I rescued a chick that has been bullied by other hens and also ducks. I have no clue what breed or sex it is. Looks to be a bantum type I think and about 5 weeks old? Can anyone help with identification and gender please. Thank you Hazel.