Amazing! Got a rare Shetland breed for the first time this year. One chick suddenly lost control of his legs and couldn't stand. We thought he was a goner. I had to attend to him every 15 minutes in the brooder to hold him upright so he could eat and drink. Got hold of my avian vet who...
Just had the most amazing experience! Chucked a broody off the nest to give her a chance to drink and have a pooh and a feed. She is so dedicated she forgets to do this. Picked the eggs up while I replaced the bedding and held them under my jumper to keep them warm. Thought I heard a tiny...
I have different sized rare breeds running together. Recently my big Orp cockerel dropped dead of a heart attack. My big girls were lonely and lost, as they won't have anything to do with the bantam cockerels. I got a new Orp cockerel. He has been cooped separately for a week now, where he...
Hi all,
I am a new member and would like to introduce myself. I have only had chucks for 4 years and am still learning lots about them. I have a small flock, only 12, and try to keep rare breeds as they need to be protected. However, I am also deeply in love with some breeds, particularly...