So, my little Brown Leghorn started laying a few weeks ago. I got three eggs in three days and then nothing. I didn't think much of it since she is barely 17 weeks. I thought she might just be a little precocious and would start up again soon. Now I am beginning to think she is eating her...
I understand that the pecking order is a very sensitive order. I have 3 older hens (3 years, 2 sweet and easy Amercaunas and 1 little feisty Phoenix) and 4 new hens that are just starting to lay. The babies are all terrified of Phoenix- they are watchful of the two other large hens but not...
I have a 6 week old chick that seems to have a nick in her toenail. I was able to clean it well but stopping the bleeding was hard. We tried some styptic pencil but it seemed to really hurt and she was pretty upset. Back into the coop (after she sat in my lap for half hour recovering) she...
I received an order with Brown Leghorn chicks and Partridge Olive Eggers. At least that is what they say I have. The six chicks (3 of each) looked IDENTICAL the day they arrived. They are almost two weeks old and I can see differences but I am not sure if there are any defining differences...