Hi, my less then one year old light brahma died this am. I went and fed them their breakfast and she seemed fine. 10 minutes later I came back and she was dead in the corner. No marks no blood just on her side dead. I am very nervous because I have no idea, there were no signs of disease or...
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I am hoping to get some advice so please chime in! I have 3- 1 year old hens and 7- 3.5 month old pullets and 1 3.5 month old rooster. So far everyone gets along fairly well. The rooster is very friendly but wants to mate with my older hens. He doesnt seem to bother the younger ones yet...
I live in Northern California and my girls free range in a 6 foot high double fenced yard. This afternoon I came home to find my sweet Silver laced Wynadotte missing. The only thing left behind were feathers. Some were in the run and some just outside there run. No blood or body parts. My young...
When I realized this cute little chick was a Roo I was so sad. He is so friendly and such a cutie! And boy does he like to cuddle. I just had to share because when I heard him crow this am I was so excited as a proud momma to hear him actually complete the crow in his adolescent voice. The...
This is my 1st experience with a broody hen. She, "Flappy" gave my heart a whirl when I went into their open run and she was no where to be found. The ladies had made a lot of noise a bit earlier, I checked on them but didn't see anything out of the normal. But searching for her in their coop I...
My Wyndotte has a bit if a poopy butt. She looks fine, acts fine but she does have a bit of poop build up on her rear feathers. It looks like it has collected there from each time she poops. Should I clean it? How?! Please give me your advise. Thanks!
If you don't hatch your own where do you get yours? I am curious about ordering chicks online. Makes me a bit nervous knowing they are being bounced around in shipping. What have you experienced? Also any recommendations for quality websites
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I am hoping you folks can help me. One of my chickens was attacked by my dog 2 weeks ago. She is missing almost all of her skin & feathers on her back. She wont eat, she is drinking water but not much food. I have tried yogurt and some mashed fruits. She wants nothing to do with her regular...
Hi. I am new to this site, which is wonderful! And also to owning chickens. One of my hens was attacked by something on Saturday night. She is missing all her feathers and skin on her back. I was amazed to have found her alive. She has started drinking some water. I have given her some yogurt...