We found an abandoned chicken 2 days ago in the city. It was starved and sickly. I have been nursing it back to health for 2 days now and seeing improvements. It appears to have one good eye and an eye(?) that is shut. I am afraid to open the other eye ! I could post a pic but not sure what to...
I am in Alexandria and want to get a couple of silkie. I don't even have a coop yet. Just doing some research on raising chickens. I have two kids, a 6 and an 8 year old. I am looking for any suggestions as to where to get them or if I should hatch them, except I don't want a rooster.
thinking of raising a silkie. I live in a poultry friendly area, Alexandria Virginia and have a large yard. Could I raise just two hens? I don't want an large number of hens. Also where can you order just two chicks or should I incubate from eggs so they are not skiddish with humans. I have...