One of my hens seems to have some kind of air bubble on the side of her neck/chest! Not sure what this is, or how it happened.... nor do I have any idea what to do!! Can someone help me? Thank you!
My hen already has week old chicks, and due to a mishap with the last two I have decided to keep the new chick separated until it is able to get around good. Any advice as to how long I should wait before putting it out with the others and mom? Also, is it okay that it is by itself, or should I...
3rd baby chick just hatched. Momma started pecking at it, and now it has a cut on it's head! What do I do and WHY is she pecking it?? Is it because I touched it? I recently moved them, mom and eggs into a separate cage away from the other hens and rooster. Is this my fault?? PLEASE HELP!! Thank you!
Hi all! I really want to let my hens hatch some eggs, but I am wondering how my rooster will react to chicks. Has anyone had a problem with this? He is somewhat aggressive toward kids and fights with our medium sized dog(although the dog loves it). Should I be worried that he will be aggressive...
Looking for some information on chickens with ducklings! I currently have 5 hens and a rooster, and I am interested in getting a few ducklings. I am worried that my chickens, especially my rooster, will attack them. Even if I keep them seperated until the ducklings are bigger, will there be a...
My chickens just started laying eggs! Woo Hoo! But, I am going out of town and I am wondering if the eggs will be okay to keep if they are in the coop for 2 days? Or if a fertilized egg will start forming a baby after 2 days? Any input is greatly appreciated!! Thanks! Have a wonderful day!
Hi! We just got six 9 week old chicks today, and I'm not sure if they should have food around the clock at their age? They will be free-ranging in their own yard during the days, but I need some advice as to keeping food in their coop and if the should have it available all day? I haven't had...
Hi, my husband, daughter and I live in Florida. I am a full-time college student and stay at home mom! We have decided to raise our own chickens, and start a garden this year as well! We just finished our coop and chicken yard yesterday and we are hoping to get some chickens today! Looking into...