My one hen (I only have 2) started limping and doesn’t want to put her left foot down. I’ve attached pics of both of her feet. There was also an abrasion higher up her leg. I felt for warm spots but didn’t find any. I’m new to chickens and wanted to see if anyone could help me. We don’t...
Hi, I just purchased 2 - 9 week old wethers. I am feeding them King Brand Pygmy Goat Complete. I need clarification as to how much I feed them. I was told 1/3-1/2 cups. Is that per goat or total for both of them. I am new to goats. I am also feeding them alfalfa and they are grazing in...
Thank you for the advise. They are 10 days old so by next week if the weather is nice I will put them out for a short time to see how they are doing. I noticed this morning that one of the Welsummer chicks is sleeping more than usual and has pasty butt. They are eating medicated chick food...
Would a Rubbermaid slide lid shed work for shelter for Pygmy goats. We will be getting 2 eight week old weathers in a couple of weeks. I wanted to put the shed in a 12 x 12 kennel for them at night. I would also put their hay/alfalfa in the enclosure to keep it dry. That shed measures approx...
Hi, we live in a residential area. Our backyard is approx 50 x 100 ft. We went to our city and got permits to have 3 chickens and 2 goats. Now I am wondering if the goats would do ok in our size yard. I would get a kennel for them and also a house to sleep in. I was thinking of a kennel...