I didn't grow up with Chickens. Falling in love with them was kind of a late in life thing for me. It happened first at a children's petting area at a Scottish Highlands Games festival for me. I have always loved animals of all sorts, but that was my first time holding and stroking a chicken. SO...
I recently had an illness go through my small flock of young Ameraucanas. I lost a few hens very quickly, but the cockerel, who didn't seem to get as severe a case as the hens, has survived. He is 24 weeks old and very thin now with not much muscle on the breast. He is now vigorous and active...