I cracked open a rather long egg tonight, expecting a double yolk, but instead a clump of blood came out- no yolk. Upon further investication I found an air sac and a wrinkly bit of shell at the top exterior. What could this be? I know the egg was laid today because I collected last night. It...
I have an iPad. I have no access to a computer yet. I am having troubles with the 'stars' on the rating- the screenshots speak for themselves.
Help? :x
We have been thinking about horses for a long time. We have enough space if we put a horse in with the chickens. Of course we would replace the fencing. Thoughts? We also have been considering allowing the chickens to free-range as long as they have access to the coop at any time. We have an...
After I sell enough of my birds I will begin a breeding project. What breed should I start with? I have Orpingtons, Sussex, Rocks, Wyandottes, Australorpes, Silkies, Brahmas, Cochins, Old English Game, Ameraucanas, Easter Eggers, Silkies, and Sebrights. I have Old English Game, Sebright, Silkie...
I am interested in showing my Silkie roo at my local county fair next year (after he has molted). I have read the guidelines for the 4-H poultry show and the birds do not have to be show-quality. It would be nice to know, though.
Two of our 25 chicks have their eyes closed. One of them opened her eyes and had a white film over each- she won't open them anymore. The same was with the other one when she opened one eye. We tried a saline solution and Polysporone. Help?? We don't know if they will make it or not and we don't...
We bought chickens back in April and they have grown into such a lovely flock! Unfortunately five have died (Buff Brahmas, Sebright, Silkie, D'uccle) and we have sold six. One of my hens went broody and we bought 25 chicks- 12 for her to foster and 13 to raise. Unfortunately she rejected them...
Hello! I may as well introduce myself, as this website may become one of my bookmarked pages.
My 'name' is kittykitty30 and I am currently raising 52 chickens with the support of my friends and family. I have many varieties, including Sebrights, Buff Orpingtons, Wyandottes, Cochins, Brahmas...