This morning when I went out to feed my geese, I noticed one that cannot stand up. It was running around with all the others last night. I picked her up and looked at her legs and can't find anything noticeable. She tried to flap her wings and get away so it appears to be a leg issue. I'm new to...
I received an assortment of Bantams from Ideal Friday. I have one little chick that is holding it's foot up and will not put any weight on it. I tried putting little band aid boot on it and he still wouldn't put any weight on it. I tried putting the band aid on both legs like you do for splayed...
I usually hatch my flock's eggs with good results. I decided to buy some from someone and have shipped to me to try something different and it has been a heartbreaking experience. I received 12 eggs that looked pretty good visually. I left 7 in the incubator at lock down. Five hatched, but they...
I have had 2 chicks die already and I have one that does not look to good. She is breathing really fast compared to the other two I still have left. Here is some background: I received 12 eggs by mail order that I incubated. The eggs took 3 days to get to me and it was rather warm. My...
I have a 5 month old ee whose tail feathers are starting to lean to the right side as you look from behind like in the pic below. All the other pullets in her group have perfectly straight tails. Is this normal?
I am interested in getting an Anatolian Shepherd to guard my chickens. Please let me know if you are a breeder and can give me more information. Thanks.
This morning when I went out to the coop I noticed some poo with what appears to be blood in it. I could also see some grass in it. I didn't have my camera so I couldn't get a picture of that poo. I did get this picture of some poo that looks like it might have blood in it. The chicks are 9...
I have just finished building a 40 x 60 foot run this weekend and I would like to know the best way to protect against hawks for a run this size. I never noticed hawks before I became interested in chickens.
I asked for chicken grit from the local feed store and they ordered pigeon health grit for me to use. It is red and has a strange odor. What makes it red and can I give it to 4 week old chicks? Thanks in advance.