My 5 month old buff orpington had a fresh peck mark on her comb w/ a little bit of blood. I had read to use Blu Kote, so I took a q-tip and put a liberal dab over the wound. Her flock mates, who have been with her since day one, came after her like a heat seeking missle. I scooped her up...
Help. While we were in the backyard watching the girls wander around the yard, one of my buff Orpingtons scarfed down two .22 shell casings she found. I couldn't get to her fast enough. Tried holding her at an angle and massaging her crop, but no luck. Will this pass, or is she just going to get...
Chicks 5 weeks old, first night in the coop was last night. Had remote thermometer in coop, checked on them several times...they had a great night. Morning check, no changes. Noon check: the red heat lamp had exploded in the coop. Don't know when it happened, but all the girls in one corner...