Thanks for the responses. They really set my family and I at ease. All of my girls have cleared up but the one that was the worst still has just a little healing to go but for the most part she's clear. I noticed the girls would pick at the scabs on the combs of the other chicks so the scabs...
I noticed about a week ago that two of my girls were getting specks on their combs & wattles. Then it got worse and now all six of my girls (including my 3 RIRs but theirs aren't as bad) have them. Some are white and some are black. Their behavior hasn't changed that I've noticed. They all...
I haven't heard if any ordinances. Actually, I know several ppl that have em so I never thought that I couldn't have them. It's probably more about neighbors complaining than anything else. If the numbers are low and the smell isn't bad, I can't really see anyone complaining.
I just wanted to post something to say thank u to all for all the knowledge I've gained on this site. I even went out and bought a book about chickens so that I sit and read from beginning to end on raising chickens.
Many times I'm tempted to post questions that I have. But I don't, and...
I was just about to make a post asking about this when I decided I should research it first. I had read in a book about dipping them in ice water (shocking their system) and repeating till she's broken but that seems like torture to me. So I'm so appreciative of this post and I will try to come...
I have been the owner of 6 new chicks for a week and a day now. In my search for answers, I am always lead right to this website. No other site has been able to answer questions with such ease and know how. So today I decided to join since honestly, I don't really trust anything from any other...