Okay, sooooo, in my defense I have A LOT going on right now! 😂 Sick husband, busy farm, my work, and a child. Not to mention a bunch of pretty chickens. I apologize for wasting everyone’s time. It’s gender reveal day for this bird, I guess. It’s 100% a rooster.
So embarrassing!
The only good...
7 week old pullet appeared with swollen comb. Does not feel especially hard nor fluid filled. Could not detect heat in it, but it’s possible. I would say it’s tender based on her reaction to my touch, but she’s a Deathlayer and almost any interaction can result in a lot of drama so just how...
They are all the same age. It would be unusual if that (other chicks pecking) was the case. Note how most of the affected area is not even visible when the chick is in a standing position. I cleaned it and put it back with the others and it is healing without issue. No others have been affected...
Tik Tok Feta Pasta last night, Mexican Casserole tonight. BBQ babyback ribs tomorrow and it’ll be sliders on Monday. Yummy!
I’m going through everyone’s posts for ideas for Saturday and Sunday’s menu.
4 week old Chocolate Silver Laced Orpington chick. Discovered in this condition this afternoon. Behaves normally, heavy as a brick, no signs of distress. No blood. Only a tiny area of broken skin shown by arrow. Some of the down is crispy and matted. I don’t see anything weeping. Skin is pink...
I have both Light Sussex and Chocolate Silver Laced Orpingtons and both fit your criteria. They are quiet, dignified, friendly, very good layers, and are pretty to look at.