OK, so I went to let out the hens and realized one of our 2 yr old light brahmas was making what sounds like a high pitched sneeze. She'd shake her head a bit with each one and was doing it almost in a hiccup like pattern if that makes sense lol! We let her out and she seems ok...not making the...
I just realized I have been posting here and there for a while and haven't really introduced myself! Actually, I've been here on and off a few times over the years and just LOVE it! This is an amazing sight! MY name is Lori and I live in Nh with my 2 kids (a boy aged 8 and a girl aged 5)...
Hi! The family is very excited that our newest members of the flock have arrived today...5 standard sized (australorp, 2 aracaunas, RR red, and a Barred rock), and an unexpected white Japanese Banty. The store I got them from only had a few of them and they were mixed w/ the standards. A few...
Hi! I have a few questions about my little male black east indie/call cross (chick-A-duck is his name). We only have him..no other ducks right now. Hes about 5 yrs old or so. For the past few years he has stayed with our hens (despite how messy he is with the water!!). He follows them...
First off I want to thank everyone for all their support and advice.....it really helped me through this! Sadly, our hen Marie died in the night. We determined she did not die of the same illness her friend died of last month. We are pretty sure She died from a blockage in her intestine. I have...
OMG! I have NEVER EVER EVER seen this or had to deal with it before...I am soooo sorry to post AGAIn (I had asked about meds and posted about having 2 sick chickens...1 that died 3 weeks ago). I went in to check her (4 yr old 6.5 lb black australorp hen) and shes breathing heavy, very nasty...
Hi, first off...thanks for all the advice you gave me on the meds..I will NOT use any of the antibiotics I have on hand. I would like to take her to the vet but, like I said there are no farm/chicken vets anywhere near me, only regular small animal/avian vets. I paid over $300.00 last time to an...
Hi! I could really use some help and advice...or suggestions as to what might be going on. I have 5 hens (had 6 up until 3 weeks ago). We live in southern NH. Our chickens are currently kept in a coop built in our enclosed porch for the winter w/ no heat (they have a lot of light and a heated...