I have a Golden Sex-Link with a swelling to the left side of her neck. It's about the size of a ping pong ball and it's very hard and warm.
She's had it for a while now. In fact, I didn't notice it in the store where I got her... but a couple hours after I got her home I noticed it at that...
I want to thank you all for all your help and warm welcomes.
I also would like to introduce you to Pearl.
I believe she is a Barred Rock... I asked the girl at the feed store, and she told me.. and I thought I would remember - but I don't. Something about bars though.
I took your advice and I got another chick.
This one is a Red Bard? I think that's what she said.
It was in the same tub that I got the first one from...
They both seem pretty happy.
I finally came up with names
The Golden Sex Link is Minnie
and The Red Bard is Pearl
You really think I should get her a friend?
I love the Learning Center and all the information links on the site. I have to admit it's all a bit overwhelming at the moment, but don't worry I'm a fast learner.
I only took her outside for the pictures, she'll be living in the...
Hi. My name is Rhonda, and I am 31 years old. I've been raising animals all my life. I've had a veritable menagerie of pets thru the years, but this... this is my first chicken.
According to the people at the feed store, she's a girl and almost 3 weeks old. This is good because as tolerant...