I have two hens who are sitting on eggs right now and I want to let them hatch their eggs. But I have a million questions because I've never done this before. Are turkey hens good moms? Will they raise their young? Will the other turkeys kill the babies? Do I need to move moms and eggs to a...
I have a silver laced wyandotte hen. She is 2 years old (roughly). Her beak is broken, kinda splintery looking. She looks healthy otherwise and put up a good fight when my husband tried to catch her for the picture. Is there anything we can do? Will she be ok?
Here's what I have right now:
15 layers - silver laced wyandottes and light brahmas
1 roo - blue (splash?) cochin
28 (I think, they move around so much!) 3 week old chicks in the brooder:
- 5 salmon faverolles (hopefully 1 roo and 4 hens, but we lost 2 in the first week so who knows)
- 2 each...
I think it might be a Freedom Ranger, but I'm not sure.
I think it's a Gold Laced Wyandotte, unsure of the gender.
Is this chicken a hen or a roo? Thanks for all the help. I'm new at this. I appreciate it. If more pictures are needed, I can get them.