I have 2 one yr old silikies that I got for the simple reason that they are to be such great mammas, but have never had either of them be broody or even seem to be interested for that matter. They were fighting with each other last week.. I was concerned so I asked about it & was told possibly...
I have 2 1yr old silkie hens ive never had an issue with them I had to pry them apart from one another twice this morning they were fighting.... anyone have any ideas? ?
Not sure why but I have 1 out of 16 chicks that is breathing hard since this morning.. I havent changed anything added or taken away havent switched food, the bedding is changed every day fresh dirt to scratch in fresh clean water usually twice a day.
Anyone have any suggestions I feel sad for her
My flock has been going through a molt.. everything seems normal however 1 of my hens started pecking at herself this was the week of Christmas i removed her from the flock brought her in the house gave her a warm bath and kept her inside until she was all healed up she was one of the last to...
I have 2 silkie hens that are both laying & 1 silkie roo I've had them since they were appox 3 weeks old that was in March, I was wondering when they would go broody, am I doing something wrong or what?
ANy advice or suggestions would be helpful.. I got them because they were supposed to be such...
1 of my gals is laying a soft shell or nomshell egg.. They are about 18 months old they frr range all day go in coop at night I feed them layer crumbles they have lots of water access to grit and oyster shell at all times. This has been going on for weeks now I don'tknow what is going on...
im not sure if this the right place to ask this but i have 2 young silkie roos & 2 young gals the same age.. within the last 3 weeks ive noticed that boys are trying very hard to mate with the gals i not sure if they arent succeeding or what but they seem to be relentless & the girls are...
We know were cute any all but our cray chicken mom was wondering if any of you chicken experts had any guess as to what breed and gender we might be yet??
baby #1
baby #2 Honey Bun
Baby #2 Honey Bun
Baby #3
Baby #3
Baby #3
Baby #4 "Baby"
Baby #4 "Baby"
Baby #4 "Baby"
Baby #4 "Baby"...
I switched my flocks feed.. now they seem to have loose poop.. they free range everyday but I still feel really bad should I switch them back or will they adjust to it?? its been 4 days.
not everyone has the runs its just looking a little more watery than usual & more stinky.. any suggestions...
is d.e. good to put down in the coop & run to helpkeep the bugs down?
last yr i bought a small can of white powder put it down in the coop the run and even dusted the chivkens with it, ive addd more chickens this yr so instead of the small can i got a big sack of d.e. will tjis be as good??
This one is the smallest of all of them has way more brown on his little wings
this little baby is gray in color with black beak & legs
**SO I POSTED YESTERDAY IN A DIFF FORUM AND NOBODY REPLIED.. SO IM TRYING HERE IM JUST CURIOUS TO SEE WHAT EVERYONES OPINION ON...
So went to TSC. today for dog food & came home with 6 assorted bantams.. There was 1 was that getting picked on and trampled i felt bad so wanted to save him well couldn't just get 1 had to get 6.. whatever i don't mind so now we have 5 the little guy didn't make it :(
so i really don't know...
I'm looking to add a few chicks to pur small flock of 6 ive got 1 brown leghorn roo 1 brown leghorn hen 1 new hampshire red & 3 white amber link hens.. whats you suggestions for our flavorful flock?
I free range almost everyday but everyone sleeps together everyone gets along dreamily.. id like...