I know it will be a simple answer, but I couldn’t find anything online.
My chick just hatched and I see this fluid sac. I have never soon one before. This chick took 24 hours to hatch, and seems to be doing just fine. Thank you!
Hello all,
I have one hen that had whitish poop on her butt, she’s not very active, keeps to herself, but she is eating and drinking. She hasn’t laid an egg in over a week, not egg bound. I isolated her, feeding her scrambled eggs, her regular food, and some herbs. The rest of the flock is...
Thank you for the answers so far, my next question is it seems they don't mature for 2-3 years, does that mean I don't have to worry about a mate this year?
Thank you again!
Yes, The mother was an India blue, and the father white.
Do I have to get a female to keep them happy? At this point I don't want anymore, not because I don't love them, just because of room.
I have two peachicks, and I am wondering if I am right on the sex. I am pretty sure the blue one is male, but I am not sure about the white one. They are 9 month old.
Also, if they are both male, do I need to get a female? They are dancing and making strange noises, so I am wondering if its...
Yes, I believe it's a mix of the mom who has hatched them or her sister, they are buff orpingtons, and dad is a lavender Orpington. I also have two barred rock, 2 Australorp, and 2 sex link. These babies have the beige around face and dark grey bodies, super cute!
Is it normal for mom to not...
So far so good, momma took both babies under her wing. Momma is weak, gave her treat and made sure water and food closer to her. Fingers crossed they are a family! Happy new year!
Update! Miracle is doing great! Walking, chirping, eating and drinking! My other concern is my momma chicken with the other chick is not walking. She was impacted with poo which I cleaned out. Should I take away her other baby and raise them? To be clear, the mom is not walking, baby is...
Thank you so much! She is chirping a bit and trying to move, not walking. Great ideas and I will not push the food and water till tomorrow. I am keeping her warm. I named her miracle, and no matter what happens she has showed me how much I care for these little guys!