They're just about 7 months old. I'm so pleased with how they are turning out; they were so lanky and wonky for awhile. :lol: I had 4 males at first, 2 really nice ones that I planned on keeping, and 2 backups. Unfortunately, I lost both of the nice males from some unknown predator. I think...
Has she eaten anything that could have gotten stuck and isn't passing? What do you mean by "green skinny wire?" Photos would help greatly in this situation if you can get them.
It looks like she has a simple respiratory infection. Good job keeping her separate from the others. I would continue what you are doing, but make sure she has plenty of vitamins and minerals in her water. I give my birds a powdered blend that is made for kids. Also, if you can, give her plenty...
I've got a hen in my living room right now that's recovering from a severe gash to the abdomen. It has been almost two weeks now and she is looking fantastic.
Keep her in a warm quiet place and make sure she's eating and drinking. I put a vitamin and mineral powder blend in my hen's water, and...
Does anyone know where I can find the entry form? It doesn't look like the PPBA's website has been updated, but I did manage to find this.
https://www.poultryshowcentral.com/support-files/ppbafeb2018document.pdf
She looks very female to me. I've had quite a few snarky Silkie girls. Haha! They seem to always be on opposite ends of the spectrum: quiet and submissive, or bossy.
I've had hens go partially broody. They act the part, but they don't quite commit enough to actually sit. That could be what your hen is doing, but I would definitely keep checking for possible illnesses though.
I think Fern is a female due to her body shape. At 7 months old there are usually a few tell-tale signs that they are a rooster, although Silkies are notorious for keeping you guessing.
I've had this happen a few times between males and female Silkies in my flock. It is likely that Fern is very...
Yes, D.E. absolutely works. I have tried numerous products over the years (permethrin, spinosad, sevin) on both lice and mites and nothing has worked as well as D.E. has. I actually believe spinosad, despite being called safe and natural, caused a type of skin cancer in my birds; it was not fun...
Fortunately, that seems very minor. As long as it's no longer bleeding he should be totally fine. :thumbsup One of my hens yanked her toenail off completely and she's just fine.