I believe I have a hen who is recovering from Mareks (https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=184284).
She's doing very well and has had a couple chiro treatments from my vet - he thought she had some nerve damage from my aggressive rooster.
She appears to be comfortable and...
My hen - hatched 10/15 and vaccinated the same day - has been limping for almost 3 weeks. I had 2 roos that had been hatched with her and when hormones kicked in the boys were enthusiastic and one was a bit aggressive. I thought she sprained a toe(s) on her right foot.
I originally thought...
I just rehomed a couple roosters and now I am freaking out over my girls having a sentry. Any suggestions on what would alert them to a hawk besides a rooster or livestock guard dog? They free-range and I can't change that, come into their coop at night and take an afternoon nap in the barn...
I have 3 Buckeye hens - ages 2 years, 1.5 year and 11 mo. olds. Quarantine is almost over - another week to go until I hit the 30 day mark. Now I've got a new set of questions!
My chicks - also Buckeyes are 12 weeks old tomorrow. I doubt I'll raise chicks in the
house again - especially...
I am new here and have decided Buckeye's are the way to go for me here in SW Ohio. I was looking for a breed that could tolerate winter and be good layers.
I would love a few hens as it's just my husband & I but not quite sure about the rooster! I will be doing free range with coop and...