I have a three month old Appenzeller Spitzhauben chick with strange pockets of fluid on either side of her body under her wings in the thigh area. It started about four days ago on one side and then two days ago on both sides. It doesn't feel like a tumor and she doesn't seem to be in any pain...
We incubated 41 eggs from our Black Swedish ducks, the only ducks we have on the farm. All our ducks were purchased from a hatchery last year. The eggs are currently starting to hatch and one of the ducklings is solid yellow. It is not a problem, however, we are wondering how we got a yellow...
Thanks for your interest in trading. I found two 3 1/2 month old hens here in Illinois to buy, so I think that's what I'm going to do. I'll post again if that doesn't work out. Bourbon Reds are hard to find it seems.
We have a Great Pyr/Anatolian/Akbash mix and he is wonderful. He is very laid back and is gentle with all of our critters. He patrols our 25 acres during the day and we bring him in at night. He is an excellent flock guardian and is serious about his job. In fact, last week we found out, sadly...
I am looking to buy or trade for two Bourbon Red turkey hens. We need new unrelated bloodlines. If a trade is possible, we will trade toms or hens or a combination of the two.