I apologize in advance for asking about this - I have read literally every "respiratory infection" post on here and dont see a similar situation. My Golden Phoenix gapes (not worms, we did swab test) and makes occasional sneezy chirps but has no classic symptoms like a runny nose or bubbles...
I have had chickens for about 10 years, but I made a mistake this week I want to share with y'all. I had some 3 week old chicks out on the ground with the top of their pen over to contain them. I believe it is good to expose them to the ground early so their immunity builds up. However, they...
Good Morning. I had a chick, guess she was about 3 weeks to one month old get sick and die all in one day. The other two chicks are fine. She was a bright and alert little thing, then yesterday was lethargic, one wing droopy, and sleepy while standing. Poops were normal and butt was clean. I...
hi. i ordered 5 chicks and they all arrived well. then yesterday, one chick started limping. they have a brooder at the correct temp, starter crumbles and pine shaving bedding. i have read some other posts about this problem - there is no visible sign of injury and the toes are not curled under...
i have some baby chicks about 2 weeks old. i noticed one of the bb reds has a white wingbar now. does that mean i have a rooster? also -this chick is the least interested in getting to know me better.
My beloved red the OEGB was killed by a falcon last monday. now i have only one chicken who is very lonely. i got four new bantams today but i guess it will be a while before they can interact with "mean dovey cooledge"
i miss my sweet red hen. she was the better layer, too.
goodbye red. i...
Hello to all! i am a new egg. i live in Blue Ridge georgia. sometimes i live in atlanta too. i have two bantam hens that are going to be 5 years old this march. This spring, i will buy new chicks and will be building a new coop. actually, no, i will be begging my husband to build the coop and i...