I have a similar issue, hen has been broody and noticed spots on one eye. I also have a couple other hens with spots as well. Initially thought pecking injury since I have noticed some pecking going on but suddenly yesterday had one pass away that was having difficulty breathing. No other...
Just rehomed a flock of 7 chickens. Was told one rooster, six hens. One definitely is rooster (crowing, spurs, mating) however I feel like another one is a young rooster. Doesn’t have spurs or fully developed comb, not crowing but have seen mating twice. Not aggressive and doesn’t appear to be...
Purchased 8 chicks from local feed store, were supposed to be ameraucanas but they all look different, in particular this one. Now 3 months old.... thoughts on breed?
This is my first experience with EE chicks. One has suddenly developed a more red pea comb with 3 rows.... none of the others have one that’s 3 rows or this red. Is it a rooster? Seemed to develop faster than others which I have heard is not always typical for roosters. Also have one that hasn’t...
I have 8 - 6 week old ameraucana chicks and trying to figure out if one is a rooster. Tail feathers look different than others.... behavior not much different, doesn’t seem to be dominant one yet.
Thank you, just started the rest of the chicks on it, unfortunately the really sick one passed away. Hopefully the meds will help, others seem ok right now.
I have 5 week old chicks that I recently moved to transition coop...still with supplemental heat due to temps in 50s. Noticed yesterday one abnormal poop, now this morning one chick lethargic and multiple bloody stools in sleeping area. Chicks have all been on medicated feed since 1 week, is it...
Just got 10 baby chicks from tractor supply store. Bought a couple leghorns, brahmas and Rhode Island reds but one chick looks different. Walking fine but has unusual leg/extra toe.... can anyone help ID? Apologize for not great picture.