these were purchased at a place called Fancy Fowl in Lancaster PA. Looking at the list of birds they sell, these don't look anything like the ones on the list. (they're not mine... I'm just helping a friend out) It seems like this place is a middle man of sorts... gets them from various...
I have (7) 9 week old chicks and my Silkie has had several bloody droppings today and was sitting puffed up off and on throughout the day. She has an empty crop but did eat a bit of wet starter feed earlier this morning and a few weeds. I would assume cocci and treat with Corid but here is the...
I put this under emergencies and diseases but I think it should be under Predators and Pests...
I have 13 hens just over 1 yr. old. I got them from Meyers as chicks. No rooster. None appear sick, all eat well, I get between 7-11 eggs/day and no lethargy, puffing up or bad looking poo. No...
I'm not sure if I have one issue going on or a few. I'll try to include all the pertinent info
I have 13 hens just over 1 yr. old. I got them from Meyers as chicks. No rooster. None appear sick, all eat well, I get between 7-11 eggs/day and no lethargy, puffing up or bad looking poo. No...
Wondering what could be wrong with Buddy the rooster... he is not mine, he belongs to the farm where my kids clean out the stalls etc.
Buddy, who is mean as you know what, is in a new 4X4 coop with just the little bantam, Paco, you see in the background. They have a nice little outside run too...
I am researching what brand of food to feed my chickens (layers) when I get them in April. It seems I can only choose between Agway brand, Purina or Dumor as that's all I can find within 30 miles of my house. Any suggestions as to what of these 3 brands is best to feed them or just go by what...
HI everyone! I'm new to BYC (and chickens) and just placed my order for 15 chicks from Meyer. I've become totally obsessed with chickens since chicken sitting for some neighbors. I ordered a huge variety of egg layers, hopefully all hens since I can't have roosters, but EE's have caught my...