Recent content by mom2-4littlekings

Thank you for your response. My chicken was only 5 months old, but they hadn't started laying eggs yet. I checked for mites or any sign of illness on the other chickens and my roo, but there is nothing remarkable. Wish I knew what happened!

My 10 year daughter informed me of the death of one of our gorgeous hens... The trouble is, I have no idea why this one died. I have a hen who has developed slower than the other chickens, whose comb and wattle is not as red as the others. Once in a while this one lies around while the others...

Thank you for your responses, everyone! You were very helpful! I am much relieved!

A friend of mine suggested that I look into Fowl Pox, and it fits well. It has been unusually hot this summer, which seems to be a trigger. From the research I have done there is no intervention except prevention. Has anyone dealt with Fowl Pox? Does this look like it to you? (see original...

Feeling sheepish... Just scabs? Phew! I did have 6 chickens - 2 roosters and 4 hens. We recently gave one of our roosters to a friend who has 12 hens, all who were decreasing in their production and being harassed by crows. Our rooster came in, showed everyone who's boss, started to crow...

I thought you might ask, so I was out taking pictures. Thank you for your VERY quick reply! It was fun taking the pictures! They all came running, curious about the shiny thing in my hand. Great fun! This photo isn't the best shot of the black stuff, but it's a good shot of the shortened...

Hello! I am new to this forum and the chicken obsession so please forgive me if this question has been asked before. In my defense, I did search the site and the internet with little info to show for it! I'm thinking I need to work on my technique... I have 5 beautiful Buff Orpingtons in a...