Recent content by Themamakitty27

Ok we will get a vitamin supplement. What can we do for the rest of the flock if it is Mareks? Also will she ever be able to rejoin them if she gets better? We don’t have a large yard so it’s not like we can build her another area (plus that would leave her alone). Just voicing my concerns, it’s...

Yesterday at the vet

She is about 5mo, we got her from the feed store so I’m not 100% where they get their chicks from. I could call to ask. We already have her inside with the house heater on and have been feeding her tons of protein. She is eating and still showing lots of interest in food. So maybe I will hold...

She also is eating but doesn’t seem to gain weight.

I would love some advice. We have a hen who is sick. Was noticed on Saturday (we were out of town until Sunday night but neighbors said t started then). She’s lost a LOT of weight, like all bones. She’s walking funny, pigeon legged and very unstable at times. Her tail feathers are pointed down...

So we have a 4.5mo rooster who hasn't started crowing but for sure is doing the deed. I haven't actually seen it but the eggs we get from our laying hens are fertilized. I guess I just thought he would be crowing if he's able to fertilize the eggs. First time with a rooster. Also a city dweller...

We did get this one from a breeder. Either way, we don't really care! She's beautiful. The only bummer is she's very skiddish, just like the rest that came from this guy.

That's a great idea. Do you have a heat source you love? My fear is fires.

The amerucana is the grey one. I think the guy said lavender amerucana..the RE is one of the white and brown ones.

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? We are! We got our flock in sept. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 11 (3) What breeds do you have? Amerucana (so they say, haha), red star, Easter eggs, welsummer, cinnamon queen, black Australorp, barred rock, (was...

Hello new chicken owner here! We have chickens ranging from 3-6 months. I've read about ages they start laying but now I'm curious. I was so excited to raise chicks and have the girls when they first start laying because I've heard that's the time they are most productive (am I wrong?). But I...

Bought this beauty as a straight run but the guy really thought it was a pullet. Would love some of input!