So, about a month or two ago, my Welsummer hen started growing these warts and scabs around her head, mostly on her comb and wattle and a big one under her eye. I also noticed, she would sometimes start dozing off as she was foraging through my backyard at random intervals (not sure if related...
I currently have three hens, who I let free-run for the majority of the day. Despite knowing each other from since they were chicks, recently they have been getting into multiple fights and bouts, usually involving my Deleware hen. I know it might just signify the determining of pecking order...
Anybody know of any local stores that sell pine shavings for chickens or horses in Southern California? The only pine shavings our pet stores sell are for small animals and there aren't any other farm or supplies stores that I know of. Preferably cheap too! Thanks.
We are currently in the process of finishing up our coop in our backyard. However after letting the chickens in the run for a couple of days, the ants from our nearby garden starts storming in by the thousands for the leftover feed and treats. To add on to that, the floor of our run is currently...
Sadly, today one of my two baby chickens have mysteriously disappeared (probably eaten) and now the other one is restless and won't sleep at night. At night, it just runs around its box and tries to fly out. I have tried putting a towel over it and such. I know its only natural considering its...