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    Anatolian shepherd killed one of my hens

    No. I had a friend that had 11 puppies. She doesn’t have chickens. It was 6 hours to go get them. It was my idea to get them as guard dog. I thought I had researched enough, but obviously I had not. I am keeping them completely separate at this point.
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    Anatolian shepherd killed one of my hens

    First off I’ve raised chickens for a lot of years. Recently built a house on 27 acres. I acquired 2 Anatolian 6 month old puppies. I really thought I was past the worry stage. They were doing fine. The dogs were fenced Separately though until recently. I decided it was safe. I watched them...
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    Silkie hen getting fertilized

    Yes the silkie hen is broody Actually she’s broody a lot
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    Silkie hen getting fertilized

    I have 3 silkies 1 rooster 2 hens and 28 other hens. I want the Silkie rooster to fertilize one of the silkie hens. I don’t think the broody silkie is letting that Rooster on her. Would it help if I put the rooster and the 2 silkies altogether separate from the other chickens. Also how many...
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    Female duck slit throat

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    Female duck slit throat

    Ya know what There are certain legal defenses that may be used in cases of unintentional hawk killings. These include self-defense, protection of livestock or property, or a permit issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for scientific, educational, or religious purposes.
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    Female duck slit throat

    This guy went after the chickens within 12 hours after he got the duck. My son in law heard a commotion in the coop. Ran outside picked up a level Ran in the chicken yard, which yes is covered, coopers hawk was on a hen Took one look at Lee and didn’t know what hit him That’ll teach ya. And...
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    Female duck slit throat

    Some stories don’t end well And once in awhile Lord willing some do
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    Female duck slit throat

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    Female duck slit throat

    This happened at my daughter’s house. I’m sure she didn’t take pictures. I’ve researched this and it seems most animals, fox raccoon hawk eat their prey. I’m getting to the bottom of this. We’ve got so many chickens that I don’t want this to be reoccurring
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    Female duck slit throat

    We have about 25 chickens only one silkie rooster and 2 ducks mallards male female. We found the female right at dark with her throat slit. No appearance of anything eaten. They free range all day and go in coop at night. This has been a routine for 2 years with no issues. What predator...
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    Speckled Sussex Rooster

    Is this a rooster. Thanks if you can tell me. He’s about 15 weeks old
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    Cori’s crumbles

    The title should read Corid Crumbles
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    Cori’s crumbles

    Omg This can’t be this complicated. Can someone tell me how much corid crumbles to feed chickens. I have 28 chickens. I’ll post a picture of the bag and these stupid directions. Yes I realize this is for cows. But I know it can also be calculated for chickens. I have 10 4 month old and the...
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    Dead chicken egg bound or vent injury?

    I agree. I know this about the drakes. I should never have gotten ducks.
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    Dead chicken egg bound or vent injury?

    I have a dead silver Wyandott. She died suddenly. She was in nesting box for awhile, I’m not sure how long. I inspected her vent. It’s red and swollen, also there was a lesion on the side right inside the vent. She had an egg about a 1/4 way up the vent. But it’s possible my Mallard drake...
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    2 yellow male ducks tried to mate my hen

    Thanks so much. She’s doing better. I’m still segregating her. Bathing her in warm water and essential oil. She like oatmeal and yogurt. I have 2 male Peking ducks one mallard male and one female mallard. The female mallard holds her own. But those 2 Peking males seem to team up...
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    2 yellow male ducks tried to mate my hen

    They were both trying to mate her. I thought she was dead at first. She is definitely injured, and I’m sure it’s internal. I have segregated her in the house. I checked her vent, but can’t hardly get in. I will post what has been leaking out.
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    Hen is weak does not lay eggs and is picked on

    Does some have recommendation for a dewormer. I have not done that yet
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    Hen is weak does not lay eggs and is picked on

    Ongoing issue I still have this problem with this hen Almost limps does not lay. Walks very low to ground, sits a lot. I improved her feed. Here are more pics
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