Friends of mine gave us their flock of 6 chickens. I kept them separate from mine for about 5 days to make sure they were okay. Last Sunday one died (after putting them with mine). As of today I have lost 2 and 2 more are sick and have been removed from the rest of th flock. I have a call I to...
I have a rooster with a leg that is split completely in half in the thigh area. Can this be healed if splinted or is it best to him down? It breaks my heart, he's gorgeous, but I don't want him to suffer. Not sure if he has feeling in his foot either. Please help.
I noticed yesterday that one of my hens has a torn earlobe. I am guessing it't from fighting with the rooster. It didn't bleed but it is torn wide open. I don't know what to do with it. She doesn't seem to be in any pain, she act fine, is eating good. Should I start her on antibiotics so...
I have been told that the Splash is a roo and the other is a hen. I saw the Splash in a nest box today. I was REALLY hoping for one of each as our other two were killed. Does anyone know for sure? Thank you!!!
Hello!! I have wanted chickens for a long time and finally was talked into it by my 9 and 6 year olds! We now have 6 hens, 2 of them are Bantams, and I could not be more happy with our chickens!! They are so much fun and full of personality!!! They are also extremely friendly!! They come running...