I have an ex-battery rescue chicken (Mildred) who I got in February 2020, so I would guess she is a little over 3 and a half. She will be a commercial hybrid - a Rhode Island Red crossed with a Lohman Brown, Goldline, Hyline or Isa (you don't get those specifics when you get a rescue).
She was...
One of my girls has been attacked by a fox through the wire of the run and her comb is half ripped off.
It was a beautiful big comb, and it is now only attached by about a centimetre at the front, and is flopping in her eyes. I've given her a bath and got off as much blood as I can, although...
I joined today to seek advice for a poorly girl, but have been on here a fair bit reading and seeking advice. Such a great site!
I have 4 chickens - all hybrids - a barred rock (she's the poorly one), a silver link, a bluebell and a cheshire blue (who lays white eggs, and has a serious...
I've been keeping chickens since April and this is the first time I've been seriously concerned about any of their health.
One of my girls, Georgia, had a protruding, bloody vent yesterday afternoon. Apologies for the rather gruesome picture. (She is under my desk as I work in an office off...