hi there
just writing to get something off my chest really. there's juts been an outbreak of avian flu close to where I live - I'm in the dreaded zone as it were. ive had notices from the local council and have been in touch with defra and duty vets.
the thing is I am doing everything to abide...
thanks everyone for the advice.
I got her a little pal last week. but it was terrible. obviously they had to sort out the pecking order and even though the new silkie was quite adventurous she was getting beaten up so bad. one morning I couldn't see the silkies - they were both huddled inside...
hi there.
I have a varied flock of hens: anconas, bantams, a hamburgh, wyandottes and last but not least a little black silkie. I bought her a year ago. the place I bought her from was bizarre. he kept all his chickens in a dark shed and there she was, all by herself. the shopkeeper said he...
hi there. just wanted to get something off my chest!!! I have only just joined byc today btw.
my wife and I have kept chickens for 6 or so years now. we have a very happy bunch of hens - they are all various breeds but all get on so well. they have a lovely spacious coop and a huge run. the only...