WARNING: Unsettling/gory images!
Recently I went outside and discovered that one of my chickens was holding her neck strangely. She was doing typical chicken things with the rest of the flock-- scratching in the dirt, pecking, etc. But when I picked her up I realized she was holding her neck...
Hi! I'm new to this site, and although I already own quail, I am getting ready to start a chicken flock as well. What kind would you lovely people recommend? I'm hoping for a very friendly breed that is relatively low maintenance. I've only had once experience with chickens- once had a Rhode...
So I recently noticed one of my female quail walking funny, and not drinking and eating as often as she should. So I took a look at her and found the strangest thing ever. It looks like some sort of fungus that has been crusted over by poop or some other substance. I can see dark blood on her...