I had a neighbor's dog come onto my land and go after my chickens on Sunday. He caught one, but quickly released her.... She seemed okay after checking her thoroughly, not cuts or puncture wounds, but on Monday she had a limp. This morning she didn't eat or drink when she came out of coop...
Hi- I have a 2 year old RIR hen that has been off balance and walks drunk. I have separated her from flock. She is eating and drinking. Poop looks good. I am leaning towards an inner ear infection or a vitamin definancy. It has been very damp and rainy here in NC. Any thoughts or suggestions??
These chickens are going to be the death of me! I just put one of my horses down last week and now I have another chicken that is acting questionable. She is a blue lace wynette and about a year old. She looks great, eat and drinking, but just tonight I noticed that she sounds funny, like she...
Hi- I have a RIR that is almost 2 years old that is acting off. On Saturday I noticed her laying down, her feathers ruffled and looking a bit out of it when the girls were out free ranging, but she would get up and follow them but not as quickly as usual. I took her and seperated her from the...
Hi Everyone! My husband and I just moved to North Carolina from Connecticut in September. We have 5 acres and building a barn for my horses. I got 6 girls this past Fall and I absoluately adore them! My husband jokes that they live at the Ritz Carlton... What can I say, my animals are...
Hi- This is my first time posting. We got our chickens in September and I love our girls. Last night when I went to lock our chickens in for the evening, I noticed one of our RIR's breathing with her mouth open. I watched her for a bit and she seemed like she was wrasping. This morning when...