I have 2 silkies who are ready for a coop. I have heard that they have trouble/cannot walk up ladders... is this true? If so, what type of coop is best for them so that they are protected from the rain and weather during the winter? Any suggestions would be really helpful.
So I have three 6 month old hens and have two 6 week old silkies now. I have not integrated them yet as even when I just put the silkies outside in their cage, the other hens tried attacking them... I'm scared to let them roam around the yard all together. Is this a legitimate concern or should...
My 3 little ladies have laid their first eggs and I am not sure when I should start collecting them. I have heard that you want to leave them for a few days so that they continue to lay... any thoughts?
My mom's 1 year old cockatiel suddenly stopped eating yesterday and has been very lethargic. She is barely moving, just enough to stand and stay in one spot. This is very unlike her as she follows my mom around the house and can even be aggressive at times (so her sudden acceptance of being held...
I have 5 hens and it is getting expensive to buy them meal worms as snacks at the local pet store ($5 for 100). Does anyone have any suggestions on where to order meal worms at a good price? I would probably order anywhere from 1,000-2,000 at a time. Thanks for your help
Meet Dorris and Eleanor! Yesterday I brought home 2 2-week old baby white silkies. I am a proud new mama and would like to train them (as best as you can a chicken). I have been holding them a few hours each day and trying to get them to eat out of my hand. Any other advice or anything that I...
My 4 month old chicken has become quite aggressive, makes loud noises and looks different from the rest. I'm afraid that it is most likely a roo. I also have no idea what kind it is. Any insight you can give would be very helpful. Thank you!
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