I did do a search and read some of those threads but I still have no idea what is wrong. I went out today and took some pictures. Can anyone tell me what it is or they think it is? And treatment is possible? My vet can't come look, she is ill herself. As you can see it is very red and...
I have decided I want a rooster, please help me decide which one. Here is a quality I want, if possible. :) Friendly, I don't want to be chased by my rooster, I would like to be able to pet him and pick him up if need be. Some background info on my girls, I have 2 guinea hens, 7 Barred...
I have read about broody hens and am wondering. When they go broody, they just stay on their nest all day and won't move? The reason I am asking is because this spring I am thinking about possibly getting fertilized eggs and letting a hen hatch them for us. Does that turn out well, the hen...
This is my first year with my guinea hens. I posted on here already about a heat lamp in my coop for the chickens, which I was told I don't need one but then someone said to double check for the guineas. Do I need a heat lamp for my guineas? I live right on the southern shores of Lake Ontario...
I have searched the posts and I have read most of them but I still have a few questions. I live right on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, temps in winter are usually around 20-30 sometimes teens and negative numbers at night along with over 10 feet of snow. I have 13 chickens in a 10x10...
Hi everyone! I am new to chickens, we got some last spring, 3 Rhode Islands reds, 3 guinea hens and 7 Barred Rocks. I have been looking on the internet for chicken info and found this site. I must admit before we got the chicks, I was terrified of chickens. But now I am fine, I can pick...