July was a tough month for us...We caught a 5' black snake in the nesting boxes, 2 possums, & lost a Barred Rock to what we're guessing is a mink or muskrat two nights ago, from the 'damage'. Any ideas in how to protect our ladies better?
We've had 2 eggs in the last 3 days that look like they tried to crack coming out(?), & have a bubble or flat spot. Today the weird egg had a tiny round really dark one next to it. Ideas?
Hello! My husband noticed that one of our Barred Rock's feathers looked funny so we checked her tonight after she got on the roost. At the base of her neck, between her shoulders, is a golf ball sized hard lump. she was out all day in the yard with the other girls and seems to be fine. It's...