I have a 4-5 week old Buff Orpington hen that has been sleeping standing up all day and night. She keeps her head tucked into her wings and feathers are very "puffy". She's eating and drinking, poop looks healthy. Just lethargic. I can tell by her lack of movement that something is off. Any...
This is my first case of sour crop. I'm positive that's what it is thanks to other BYC sections. I have nieces here today so I can't leave the house right now. I've put her/him in a kennel in the coop, alone.Emptied the crop, gave olive oil, fresh plain water. What else can I do at home besides...
What is the best coop flooring? Should I pull up the flooring and keep them on dirt? I will have a fenced run and a moveable run for them....what do you think?
I know it's getting late but we ended up with WAY too many roos in our pullet buy so looking for more. We have RIR, BPR, and 2 mystery chicks that were supposed to be BPR. Brown eggs preferred...
I REALLY want to raise a duck or 2. Is there a breed that would be good to raise with chickens and kids? I'm new to the WHOLE bird world so any info helps :)
I'm Em! Have kids and many animals, pretty sure the animals are easier! I'm raising Rhode Island Reds, Plymouth Barred Rock, and possibly 2 Black Copper Marans but we're not sure on that yet. I'll be the one asking MANY questions, so I'm sorry in advance. Love that I can look up a possible...