Hello everyone. Recently, I noticed my rooster’s feet are red and swollen. Also, parts of his leg are a bit red too. Some of the swelled areas feel inflamed and almost as if there is a liquid behind them. He also has a red spot on his chest which is red and irritated.
He seems to moving around...
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I love my chickens, but sometimes I question what goes on inside their tiny little heads. I have been trying to figure out how to get them to lay eggs in their nesting boxes without them cracking. I tried using straw and shavings multiple times, but they like to kick it out. I...
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I am posting because I am concerned about one of my chickens. A few days ago, I noticed that she would jerk her neck upwards as far as it could go, sometimes in a quick succession. I also noticed that her breathing sounds quite funny.
Below I have linked a video. You might...
Hello, everyone. I have some quick advice for all of you.
Get a rooster, it's as simple as that. I know you may be hesitant because roosters can be mean and noisy, but when I say they are worth it, I mean it. Hopefully after this story, I can sway your mind.
Last week, the morning...
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Recently I noticed that when my rooster crows, he lets out a very quiet and faint moan. I'm not sure if this is something I should be worried about or not. Also, he doesn't do it every single time he crows. Right now though, he crowed at least...