This is a Jersey giant about 9 months old. Her abdomen seems to be swollen for three days I've been watching her. I can't tell if I just think it's swollen because it's pecked clean of feathers. She is my only one of this breed. My other big birds feel large in the same area but with their...
I'm am very sorry to share this, but I came home to a dead hen today. Trying to figure out what happened to the poor gal. Her vent looked inside out, like a red balloon was coming out of it. I tried to feel around thinking an egg could have been stuck but everything felt soft, so I don't think...
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Looking for advice for this Araucana's beak. He is 18 weeks old, Just gave a crow for the first time, (was sold as a pullet!) I haven't been too concerned as he still eats and drinks ok. But now that I realize he is a rooster I am wondering about his ability to help defend the flock with...