Recent content by lindaDH

I came to ask the very same thing! I live in Northern CA, and it's been cold and foggy most days, so my only guess is reduced light. Mine are also chicks from last summer.

Very helpful, thank you. Getting ready to unwrap and rewash her foot. I ordered some Theracyn poultry wound spray that Amazon has promised to deliver later today, and then I'll use that for a few days and see how it looks. I'm so glad to know that maybe that outer scab it. She's been out in the...

What a great idea! Thank you!

Thank you for all your advice, I'm going to work on this today. About the nails; every time I try to trim the nails I aim to just take the tip, but my birds bleed anyway. I think I need to work on my technique.

I'm almost certain this is bumblefoot, and I'm embarrassed to admit that despite the fact my well-loved chicken has been limping for the last few weeks, I neglected to look at her feet, but continued to look for leg injuries instead. The last few days have been hot here in Northern California...

I hastily hung an old sofa cover and then soaked it. I only had the one cover so I put it on the most exposed side of the coop, which is to the east allowing the better air blowing from the west to still come through.

Hello! Nice to meet you, and welcome! There are lots of folks with knowledge who are happy to help, and there are lots of laughs too!

I'm so sorry, it's very hard, I know. We can't be everywhere at every moment, but I'm sure you gave her a good life and she was happy knowing she was well-loved.

He's going to get much bigger! This is my light Brahma, Dr. Crusher who just turned two years old on May 10th. Brahma's grow slowly and it takes two years for them to reach their full size. We think he weighs somewhere between 15-17 lbs and is about two and a half feet tall. In the first photo...

Paulette, I so understand. Three weeks later and I still feel like I let my bird down and failed to see "something." I'm sure your girl had a fabulous year, you gave her love and treats! They don't ask for much, but they sure enrich our lives! Hugs to you, Linda

Thank you, that's very helpful.

Sudden loss is hard, my condolences. I lost one about three weeks ago and I still haven't gotten over both the suddenness and sadness of it. I also keep reading trying to find a scientific answer. My hen was a black sex link not quite 2 years old, and had been happy and scratching in the yard an...

I'm sorry and yes, I would be concerned. The main questions to ask are typically regarding eating and drinking, which it sounds like are no, and then the next is the pasty derriere/elimination questions. How long has this been going on for?

I love my Brahma rooster, he's a very big boy! But he's gentle enough that my husband has taught the roo to jump up and take a chip out of his mouth! I only have one hen right now, a sassy Wynodott girl, and they have been best friends since the brooder despite the size difference.

Hello and welcome!