The barred rock may not be a roo. I have two hens of this breed with very large bright combs. i would have sworn they were roos but i get a pretty tan egg from each of them almost every day.
Well after those to died i havent had any more issues though i am still watching closely for and signs of illness in the rest of the flock. My husband burned both of them before i could get the info and decided to send them off for testing. So unless another one dies thats out. Also i am curious...
Had what i think was infectious coryza in my flock two years ago. At the time i had just started keeping chickens and had a mixed flock from about five diff places. Stupid I KNOW NOW! Also did not know survivors carry the disease for life. I still have one of them ( my first hen) and 18 others...
Purchased a billy this weekend he is 6 mo old fainting cross (doean't faint though), and untamed so i am glad i purchased him alone bc it will be much easier to tame him if he has to count me as his herd. Mabey in the spring i will look for a girlfriend for him. :)
What city are you in? If close to portland i will take her in I had one in the spring with a crooked leg that needed extra tlc and she is doing fine now.
thank you all for the helpful advice and replies i have owned goats before and while they are generally happier in a pair or more, i too haved owned a single goat who was quite happy but either way this is supposed to be a site where everyone can share their oppinoins and advice peacefully. I...
Is it safe to keep a dwarf or pygmy goat or two in the same fence as my chickens? The run is 300sq ft and they would have seperate sleeping quarters and the chickens feed and water will be kept away from the goat(s). Any advice? Thanks