Hi there,
One of our silkie chicks (born the end of March) has never had a normal gait/balance - s/he can walk with the rest of the chicks, but the walk itself is very wobbly. Our dog who is chicken friendly is always trying to help her and tries to clean her underside, she seeks her out. It...
Any ideas out there as to what this little white girl might look like when she is older or what she is? Next to her is a blue Silkie/Frizzle, I believe. Hopefully a lady... We have had chickens for a couple months now, so I am still learning what to expect.
Now if she and her little buddy...
Our silkie when from maybe broody to super lethargic and her head is drooping. When before she was still moving around and such we thought it might be broodiness, this isn't that. She laid regularly for a week or so. She last laid two mornings ago and then her demeanor changed.
What do we do?!
Are there any good online resources out there where I can see pictures (as opposed to diagrams) to become familiar with my girl's anatomy?
For example, I have always had a dog and I am familiar with what their anatomy looks like. I am far from figuring out chickens' anatomy...
First off, thanks! I have been learning so much from this site although I haven't posted until now.
I am feeling a little stuck and hope that someone can give me some advice.
A couple months ago my husband and I got four pullets, a silkie, a silver wyandotte, a black sex link and an...