I imagine this has been covered ad nauseam and I apologize for what is probably a repeat question. . . .
I have a black astrolorp hen that the others beat up today. They pulled and pecked feathers and caused quite a bit of bleeding. I have administered first aid for the bleeding and she seems...
So, after a rather, expensive, trip to the vet yesterday one of my 1 1/2 year old hen was still pretty miserable with an enormous crop. She presented with large full crop a couple mornings ago. She has been bright, alert and responsive- even laid an egg today. When I palpated her crop this...
Sorry, this may be long winded. . . .
So, my black astrolorp hen (Bullet), was recently pecked down pretty badly by her coop mates. After assessing and treating her wounds I decided to recover her in the garage in a crate. Anyway, she spent about 2 weeks in the garage and after several days...
I recently stumbled on little chicks at one of the local farm supply stores (I know, probably not the most intelligent decision to get them from there, but what's done is done.). Anyway, the coop was almost ready and we went ahead and bought 8 pullets. I lost one to what I think may have...
I just joined last week after lurking for a few weeks. We had already decided to get some hens for the kids (4H projects) and stumbled upon some little chicks at a local farm supply a couple weeks ago. Started with 8 pullets, I lost one last night. I have no idea what breed they are yet -...