I have a female muscovy duck that I've had for almost 3 years. Recently she's been being attacked by some hens and this morning they managed to draw blood. I have subsequently separated them but just wondered if anyone had any useful suggestions or advice. Thanks
I am amberlink hen who I was told was 16 weeks and I have had her for 4 weeks now. She doesn't seem right not really eating her crop is never full and her comb is tiny. She doesn't seem interested in anything no treats or anything. Acts quite quiet and just generally seems unhappy. Any one got...
Was just wondering if anyone had any advice. I posted a month or so ago about adding in new hens and relieved some great feedback. The new hens are now in with the other girls however one of them is very timid even if the other hens aren't anywhere near she will still squawk and run away but the...
Hi I have a 2 year old magpie hybrid who has lost a lot of feathers recently which I assumed was malting. I have now noticed she's lost a lot of feathers around her back end and her oil duct. Also her underneath has lost a considerable amount of feathers and is bare plus when I handled her today...
Hi I currently have 10 birds including 2 ducks and a cockerel. I have just purchased 2 new birds one of which has had a lot of damage from a cockerel and so is very quiet and timid. I have had them quarantined for 3 nights now and they seem pretty happy. Was just wondering the best way to...
I have a 3 year old hybrid hen. About an hour ago I noticed she looked like she was struggling to lay so went to have a look and she seem to lay a rock solid creamy thing that looks kinda like an egg she'll but dodgy one. Shes old and hasn't laid for about a month. Any advice would be appreciated.
I bought a rooster about 4 months ago when he was 16 weeks. He's a pure light sussex. I have 8 hens and 2 ducks however one of my hens is also a light sussex. The rooster seems to be favouring her but is causing some wear and tear. Any suggestions on how I can stop it?