Just had my 76 year old ankle replaced so I'm not seeing much of my little flock. I have friends caring for them. Today my really large rooster jumped up expecting to be hand fed some goodies and startled the crap out of my friend, Sarah. Nearly all of my girls will come to be hand fed, and...
I've had my little girls for over 30 years now--not the same one, of course. I call them little girls because most are bantams. I have a flock of 12 hens and a part silkie rooster. There are also 4 Chinese Crested that I got last year. I enjoy watching their interactions and the fresh eggs...
Except for the bumblefoot that sounds like what I noticed yesterday with one of my hens. I can't say I've ever had a sick chicken before so I'm not sure what to do. I brought her in the house because it's been extremely cold so now I'm worried about putting her back out if she does perk up...
