My little frizzle bantam chochin has decided over the last few days that she wants to sleep and perch in the covered run (which is safe from predators) instead of going with everybody else into the hen house. This has never really been an issue before and is rather bizarre behavior considering...
Last week I lost one of my silkies but I don't know what it could have been
When I got home I found the silkie decapitated and pretty much eviscerated. A lot of feathers had been ripped out and the guts were spilled. However, the majority of the carcass was still there (the head was gone)...
I have sand in the run and deep wood shavings in the coop - love both!
Reading up on preparing for winter I noticed that many of you are using deep straw during winter and am wondering if I want to keep the sand in the run or switch it to straw. I am also planning on adding clear plastic...
We store our chicken feed and treats in metal bins in a shed to keep out mice etc. The trouble with that of course is that in order to spoil the ladies, one always has to wander over to the shed first - too much of a hassle.
The mailbox solution has worked like a charm! It looks cute and keeps...
They are both 4 months old.
Silkie "A" in the front
Silkie "B" in the back
Silkie "A"
Silkie "B"
"A" has bright blue ears while "B"'s ears are much duller by comparison. Is ear color any indication?
Also, I think I see streamers on "A"....
Thanks for your input!
This polish was sold to me as a pullet but I am worried about the pointed tail feathers. Any thoughts?
Sorry, I know they are not the best pictures but that one never holds still. By the way any guesses on the blue copper maran or SLW also in the picture?