So I have this rooster who has a backwards leg. I got around fine when it was little, but now he just stays in one place in the coop and moves very little. I have I hand feed him and he is very weak and skinny. Is there anything I can do for this little guy. He’s about 5 months old
I was thinking that a BYC YouTube would be a good idea. We could do how too’s, diy coops, breed showcases, etc. We could send our videos to a designated person who would control this YouTube and post them. We would need editors, producers, and people who are up with video ideas. Does anyone...
I have a broody hen who has 3 babies. Last night I was in the pen and she was just chilled with her babies. She is a great mom to her babies and is very protective. I was getting ready to leave when she runs at top speeds away from her babies and towards my rooster. She knocked my rooster of the...
So, I am hatching eggs and one didn’t hatch so I did an eggtopsy. There were two chicks conjoined at the chest.
The egg stuck so I disposed of it without taking pictures!!:barnie:th
Post a picture of your favorite breed and why you like that breed. Be convincing! Include things such as temperment, how many eggs they lay, backstory, etc.
I ordered chicks from tractor supply and received them 4 days ago. I went on a trip and when I got back two were dead and a third was dragging. She has a decreased heart rate and wont eat. Her legs are fine but she stumbles a few steps and then falls over. She has gone downhill very quickly.
So about four hours ago I hear at this horendous squawking coming from my barn. I run out there and discover my border collie mutt viciously attacking my chicken. I found a gaping wound on her, but had somewhere to be at 5:30, so I put anti-septic on the world and put her in a nesting box...
So I bought some silkies off Craigslist, and the seller said these chickens were boys, but I'm not sure... Can you help? I think they are 2-3 months old
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I first got chickens when I was 6 years old
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
I haven't counted but I'd say maybe 30
(3) What breeds do you have?
I have ALOT of breeds. Barred rock, road island red, buff orphinton...