My black copper marans rooster, 4-5 years old, is not getting over his moult, and his butt is missing feathers. What can I do to get him in better condition?
I had 5 hens, all laying well. A few weeks ago, I decided to sell 2 as I had plenty of eggs, and then the Americauna quit laying. So then only 2 laying. Then my neighbor was like, oh we want the eggs! So I got 2 new young hens (not laying just yet) and now only 1 hen is laying! It's just...
My Rooster can't hold his head up and now can't stand up due to off balance. What is wrong with him? Any way to cure?
Please help, he's a wreck.
Laurel:(
Four days ago I noticed my rooster's head would drift to the right. He would hold it back up, and it would drift again.
Yesterday his head was much more to the right. This morning, he's not come out of the coop and is on the floor with his head way to the right and sometimes upside down. He...
Dear Chicken folks,
After researching the forum, I have successfully put down a suffering hen, by using the carbon monoxide from my vehicle. However, I think it would have been much better if I could have sedated her prior.
For future reference (hopefully will never need it), how could one...
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My black hen, who is about 10 months old and has been laying eggs, has a red, swollen butt. She lives with five other hens and a rooster. She acts fine, looks healthy, but from behind you can see her skin is red and swollen between feathers on her rump. Since she is in with other hens, I...
A few months back a hen had injuries to both her flanks, got lethargic and died, despite BluKote & on Antibiotics. At first I thought she got attacked by something wild, but it didn't make sense as they all get locked up at night. Then I saw that her injuries were where the rooster holds on...
Please help,
I have 7 chicks that are 4 days old, and 5 of them have dirty butts. I cleaned them off by clipping off some of the dried poop, and using water. But do I need to do something else for them? They are on medicated feed already.
I have a fairly new rooster (got him 2 months ago) and he crows a lot during the night, more than any other rooster I've had. Why? Is he upset? Is there anything I can do to have him quieter during the night?
Thanks!
Laurel
I've got 4 hens, all mature. They all went into molting in September, and I've had no eggs since then, and now 2 of them are molting again! What is up, do I need to do something? I'm tired of buying eggs at the store
Laurel
I need to set up a door that will close at night and open in the morning. I know there are the ones on eBay from England for $145, but is there a homemade version that also works? If so, how to make it?
Thanks!
Laurel