She is otherwise healthy and well in appearance and behavior. Her last egg fell out on the ground and was thin shelled and more round than a typical egg shape. We have checked to see if she is bound and there is no egg. I look around every day for evidence of egg eating and there is none. I...
My SLW hen Silver was pecking at my BO hen Juicy today. I wonder if silver is taking the fluffing the wrong way like when a roo fluffs up his hackles. I think silver is trying to be boss hen I just don't want all of the hens to turn on juicy. There are five others all hens seven all together...
I took him to his new home last night and this morning my girls are acting weird, like lethargic and my little girl, the most loyal to the roo growled at me this morning and it seems like the flock doesn't want to all come running out together when I go out there. I've been crying all morning...
I have had leftovers which i question whether to give or not. Taco meat with the seasoning? seems too peppery. And what about spaghetti? They love the noodles but the sauce? I think they would love these and i never give anything that isn't fresh so i just wanted some other opinions. thanks
We call him Tiny. Protective rooster with a proven hen call and other songs and of course the crow. We would keep him but our girls are too big for him and the neighbor is getting woke up so i will find a new place for him to live in the next week or so. he is a good specimen if anyone close...
Free to good Home. "Tiny"Cochin Bantam blue splash color professional cockadoodler. Loves girls and has a proven hen call. Needs a flock of banties to attend....I live on whidbey Island near seattle..private message if you can help. thanks
I have 7 hens 6 of which have started laying recently. I have only had two soft eggs yet and they were dropped from the roost at night a few weeks ago. The ones I found today were in the yard and were laid during the day. One had a super soft shell and the other was like no shell at all. I...
A few nights after the concrete pad under the gate was installed a tennis ball sized hole appeared in front of a mole sized hill of fresh dirt. The tunnel was leading from outside to inside my chicken enclosure closest to the feeder. The trusty Victor snap trap proved itself once again...
I am starting a list of things to plant in the spring to sustain treats through the summer until following spring. Focusing on ones that have a long shelf life or are easy to dry/preserve. Thanks for your ideas!