I have this pullet, she’s roughly 2 months. As you can see she has one eye that’s always looking to the back. From what I can tell this doesn’t affect her at all. She gets around fine and other flock members don’t pick on her. I was wondering what it is, what caused it, if I can somehow help it...
Hello everyone, I have 2 amber link hens. They’re about 3 or 4, maybe 5 years old. They’re starting to slow down with laying eggs but otherwise are very healthy and active. I was just wondering what the average life span for this or any breed of chicken is. Thanks.
Two of my hens got into a fight this morning and it’s pretty clear which is the winner.
For the most part she seems fine but I want to know if there’s anything I can do to help. She seems slightly lethargic. She walks around and makes noises but not very much. I’m cleaning her up right now and...
Hello, I plan on getting several new chickens this coming spring. I haven’t had the best luck lately with my flock. Went from 9 to 3 in just a few weeks. Mostly from predators but some from the severe winter too. So I was wondering what breeds would be best for Michigan’s cold winters but...
I went out today to give my hens some treats and saw my buff brahma had a very bloody vent. She hasn't laid in a while so I think she might be egg bound. I put her in a dark place with corn and apple cider vinegar water to try and keep her from producing more eggs.
I have 2 questions for this one. This question is for my friend by the way.
#1. How can I keep chickens quiet in the morning?
#2. My friend keeps these chickens for therapeutic purposes. Can the government ( or whoever ) take them away if they're for someone's therapy?
I've been debating on rebuilding my chicken coop. I have 6 hens. How big should the coop and run be? What should I use for bedding in the coop and on the floor of the run? How can I make nesting boxes. What should I do for ventalation? I want a windo in the coop too.
Hi, you can tell by the bame of the thread that I need help with algebra. I'm homeschooled and do all my work on a computor and i don't have anyone to ask for help. I'm a year behind and i really need help. PLEASE.
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In this thread we can list our top 10 favorite chicken breeds and why they are our favorites. There can be more or less then 10 breeds on your list.
Hey guys, I have a broody buff brahma. She's been sitting on 5 eggs for about two weeks. Maybe a little more or a little less. I'm not really sure what to do with the chicks when they hatch. Should I just leave them alone with momma ? Also I have my brahma in a pet carrier inside the coop.. I...
Hi guys. I have a Chocolate Cuckoo Orpington cockerel who's about 6-8 months old. The past few days he's been acting abnormal. He just sits by himself in the shade and doesn't move for hours. I think he might be too hot or maybe lethargic. He's also preening his wings a lot. So maybe he has...
Hi guys :( I have a Chocolate Cuckoo Orpington cockerel. I don't see him eat or drink very much. He's usually laying in the shade somewhere by himself and not moving much. He's a pretty fat and fluffy bird and at first i thought he was getting too hot but now i'm thinking he might be lethargic...
My Amber-Link hen has lost her voice. She cackles and I barely hear her at all. It's been going on for about 2 days. Several days ago she had a respiratory issue and she sounded like she had mucus in her throat. I had it had cleared up and she was ok but now this. I have her isolated in my...
Hello, I have a 1 1/2 year old Anber-Link hen. Last night i found her outside the coop and it sounded like she had a lot if snot and mucus stuck in her nose and throat. I sepersted her from the flock right now and put her in the garage under a heat lamp. Whats wrong and how do I help?
Hello everyone. I decided to make this thread because well.... All day I read about sad and boring things in my school, and on the news. So while I was browsing around BYC looking for something nice to read before bed, I thought why not write my own? So here I am. I'm not sure what to write...
So I was cleaning my eggs today and when I picked up one of the eggs laid by my Amber-Link hen to dry it off and I accidentally cracked it because it had squishy spot. I squeezed the egg a little in different areas and the rest was pretty solid. It just had one softer spot on it. My hens have...