One of my hens (buff Orpington) was attacking strangely two days ago and wanted held. I saw some blood on her so checked her out. She had HUGE gashes down both sides, right where the roosters talons would rake down her sides when mating. Took her to the vet. Full thickness lacerations meaning...
Hi everyone! I got my chicks today-- a Jersey giant, a barred rock, a buff orp, and a cochin. The cochin chick is very loud and quite a bit less coordinated than the others. She's been drinking well, but I haven't seen her eating (that's no saying she hasn't, I just haven't seen it). She's...
I'm expecting four day-old hatchlings next week. This is my first foray into chickens, although I grew up rural with other livestock and I'm comfortable with animals.
Cross your fingers for me!