Recent content by Jverlinden

I really hope it’s just swelling. She seems normal and active.

Thank you. If it doesn’t go down in a couple of days of separation I’ll see if I can get any infection out. It is squishy but I can’t see anything yet I could open up.

Yes they are all only 8 mo old and I think the rooster is still figuring things out. I have seen him grab them there. Thank you I will do as you suggest. I have Veterycin and I will get her set up in a cage in the coop.

Hi, I could use some advice. One of my BLRW hens has a swelling on the back of her head. I think it may be infected. I have applied a warm wet towel but don’t see anything loosening up. I was wondering whether to leave alone or try to open it up. It’s been there at least a week and I applied...

Just a quick hello to introduce myself. I am finishing my coop and hope to bring back my chickens in the next week (currently being cared for by a nephew with his own flock). So I expect over the next few months I'll be asking for some advice. (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first...

Hope the link works, it is this one. I raised nine with it. They still went under it as they got a little larger and it worked great for my setup. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BVW7CBS/?tag=backy-20

I am a newbie but used one slightly larger than that for the batch of chicks I got in early September. They loved it and did well with it. Very content. I got the square one with the dome on top to prevent perching. I made a brooder out of a couple of large totes. (Cut one long side side off of...