Im very New at chickens and need alot of help as any newbie would. We've had hens kill off 5 chicks in a clutch. We first thought it was jealousy because 3 hens are all sitting in the same spot. I was able to "retrieve" 3 of the 5. I'm now thinking its because they are sick that the hens are...
My little chick has been through alot! I've been very worried that it hasn't been eating or drinking by itself. It's sleepy most of the time too. I've got water and chick starter in with it but I don't think it's eating. I've been giving it glucose water when I can with a dropper and also a bit...
Hello there,
I'm an all round animal lover have been since I was little. I've worked in a petshop, done various things with cattle and worked at a zoo. I've never lived on a farm though so this move has been exciting. I now have horses ducklings chickens dogs cats and turkeys. Poultry and...
Before I start please don't suggest a cull.
Today I had my first chick hatch. I had been hearing it all day but the hens wouldn't show me (3 broody hens all in the same spot. I finally got a look at it and it had looked fine, standing up and being noisy as ever. I then left for the shop and...