We live in the city and we have six hens. Just one of them feels the need to squawk incessantly all day long. They are 7 months old and have been laying for a few months: she laid for a little while, then went broody which quieted her down, now she is laying again and squawking again. She will...
We have a small backyard flock and our neighbor's house (who is a police officer friend of ours) is rather close. Out of respect for him getting his much needed sleep during the day, we have decided to re-home/trade our rather boisterous Dark Cornish hen. Obviously I would prefer to trade for a...
She is separated from the flock. We have her on Oxytetracycline and we apply Vetericyn ophthalmic ointment twice a day. The eye is still swollen but the wounds are starting to scab and heal... problem is she can't see. I don't know what to do for her. All advice is welcome.
This is our first flock of backyard chickens and it has been such a great experience to raise our 6 girls from baby chicks to hens now laying eggs! My only unfulfilled chicken wish is to know their breeds! I have attached a picture of each hen, they are 6 months old. Thanks everybody!