I rarely use this site simply because the length of forum threads is too daunting. Some run into the thousands for replies. Who can slog through all of that? I understand if it is a chat thread, but my primary objective in joining was to quickly find answers to questions. I don't find the...
I have a broody hen (buff orp). She's been setting on eggs for over 2 weeks. Shortly after she started setting I marked 10 eggs and pulled the rest out. My other hens keep laying in the same box she is setting in, and I have been trying to diligently remove all new eggs. I'm not always...
I had 12 chickens - 10 hens and 2 roosters. They are almost 5 months old and a few of the hens have started laying, waiting for the rest to catch up. I am the person who feeds and cares for the chickens. They all run up to the fence when I approach (expecting and usually getting treats of some...
Could anyone verify if this is fowl pox on my rooster? If so, I will not worry about it. If it might be something else, I'd be happy to hear your ideas. Also, why is it called fowl pox rather than chicken pox? Thanks.
I am back into chickens after a lapse of about 15 years - raising a mixed flock for eggs. My granddaughter picked out the chicks and named them all. Not sure if I have their names correct, but no matter. I ended up with two roosters in the mix, and successfully gave one away, now have 10...