Recent content by myboyjack

Just an update, Fantine is alive and well! Her sisters stayed with her in the chicken tractor last night (away from the bigger chickens in the hen house). She has been running around all day. Mental note for future: stop naming chickens after ill-fated fictional characters. Seriously...

Thank you so very much, pfields. We will let you know how things turn out. Also, I completely understand how she is your pride and joy. While I wish Jack didn't have to face the obstacles he does, I cannot imagine life any differently. We've been blessed with each of our kids. We will most...

Thank you!!! We tried the olive oil and it got a lot out! Also, we are newer chicken owners, so tell me if this is weird. As I was cleaning her, she popped out an egg. Is that unusual? Is that why she wasn't walking? She's up and running right now. I'm so sorry for how dumb I must sound...

Thank you for the help. I guess I should mention that my son has autism, but he is usually very careful and respectful with them. I went to the store and my husband was outside with all 3 kids. He was helping our 2 1/2 year old when it happened. Anyway, thank you. I will try that. Also, this...

My 6 year old adores our chickens but he did something terrible. He spray painted her with black on her face. I'm so worried about her respiratory system. Also, she isn't walking. I'm asking for advice but please be kind about my parenting. My husband was home with him and we've always had our...

Thank you so much for responding. I fed her some scrambled eggs and I am just keeping her close. She still has a large behind and her shape makes me worry for her future, but I will just keep an eye on her and hope for the best.

Meet Betty. She around 3 weeks. She's had pasty butt. Other than that, she's been active and a busy little chick. But she isn't growing wings! This is Ginger, her sister. (Though I swear Ginger is a he!) They are from the same hatchery, same age and have similar behaviors. What happened to...

I know I'm still learning, but one of my younger ones just isn't developing her wings. It's like they're inverted. Other than that, her activities are normal. Her sister is growing normally, but it's like she doesn't have wings and she's 3 weeks (at least) now. Any ideas? Thanks in advanced. I...

At first I just wanted all of one breed, but one thing led to another... We have: 3 Rhode Island Reds (or more like production reds) 1 Black Sex Link 1 Barred Rock 6 Black Copper Marans 2 Golden Laced Wyondottes 2 Ameraucanas (they aren't true Ameraucanas, though.) My Marans are my...

I know! Well, I bought 5 black copper marans and 3 ended up being cockerels from a guy a couple hours away from me. He has a small hatchery and will take all of them back. I am going to bring 2 back for older pullets in hopes of them being pullets. I bought 2 from a group order from McMurray and...