Hi guys I have a Rhode Island Red hen that is usually active and greedy but since yesterday is lethargic and not wanting to eat. She still moves around a little bit and occassionly pecks at the ground. And her poop is green. What could be wrong with her? I'm still new to chickens and don't know...
Hi all this week I got my first chicks. Of the five one is not looking too good. She sits by herself, her wings are always drooping and she often has her eyes closed. She has also had pasty butt ( I have been cleaning it). What all could be wrong with her? The other four are fine. Thanks in...
One of my quail is laying eggs without shells? What are some of the things that could be amiss? The other female is laying normal eggs and they are about the same age. All my quail go outside in their hutch so they can get sun, grass and bugs to eat. As well as eating a laying mix. Thanks in...
I don't know if this is the right place to post this but as you know I'm keen on keeping poultry. And I would like to know what a good starter breed of chicken is for a total novice. I live in South Africa and would like to know which is best for my country. Thanks in advance.
Hi all as some of you know I have two young pigeons that I asked how and what to feed them. Now I have a new problem with the youngest one. These are his symptoms: lame/paralyzed in one leg, a clicking noise when he breathes and maybe a slight loss of appetite. He also has what might be pigeon...
I need advice as fast you as you can type. I have two baby pigeons. I don't know their age they must be a few weeks old as they have feathers but still have some yellow down. How and what should I feed them? All help welcome. Thanks.
Hi I don't have any poultry yet but I would like to start with quail and pigeons. This post will be about quail though. What are the start up costs for quail and what is their ideal housing and what should I feed them? I live in KwaZulu Natal in South Africa what quail would be best for me...
Hi all I've never kept chickens or other poultry before and I'm looking forward to learning from you all. Are there any fellow South Africans on the site?