I have some pullets, 12 weeks old. And I noticed that they started pulling off the tail feathers from each others. Today I noticed they pecked it so bad that one of my OE girl was in blood. I washed and disinfected it. She is solated. I included a picture of her. How do I stop that? Why do they...
Anyone familiar with Fibro Easter Egger breed? I have one 15 weeks old that I just started to wonder if it is a rooster. I ordered all females though. But I've never had Fibros before so not sure on its gender. It is very mean to others, beating everyone up....all hens are very terrified of...
I have these 3 weeks old Jubilee orpington. Ordered both as females from Meyer hatchery. One looks bigger than the other and has slightly thicker/larger feet. And wing feathers are lighter than the other chick's. Anyone familiar with this breed? Do you think one of them could be a rooster? Thank you
Posting updated pictures of a pullet from Meyer hatchery.
Still not sure of her breed. Not enough speckles for being a Speckled Sussex( plus she looks different than SS usually look at a few days old) and doesn't look completely like a Jubilee Orpington🤔 Thoughts?
6 weeks old. Still the biggest...
I have 3 and 4 weeks old chicks in the house. Need to move them to my garage first. They grew out the plastic tote I kept them in. I need recommendations please what kind of brooders would be great for keeping them in. Is pet playpen or baby playpen would be okay? Thanks
Two weeks old Meyer's chick. Have no idea what this baby is. I'll post pics of her at 2 days old and now.
Also she is twice bigger than my other chicks same age
Just noticed a couple of days ago that some hens started eating eggs. I tried everything already. Ceramic eggs, extra protein( they always have), filling an egg with a mustartd, pinless peepers... and still the same problem. I saw only 3 hens were doing this. I have 60 girls. I'm just worried...