I am always getting spurred and was wondering how soon should I take the spurs off, I know it seems cruel but we did our roo years ago and he was fine. It said warm a small potato and put spur in it and wait then twist. Does anyone think I shouldnt do it? These are like kids to me so I dont want...
I am going crazy here
I noticed little black calous like circles on bottom of feet and was wondering if I should let them go and not worry as they are NOT inflamed
So tractor supply stopped selling the wormer. I dont know if that is why my one hen has no crop at all and is eating well. where and what should I buy to worm my flock?
I have only a small crew this time. Two hens have a small golf ball like crop so I have been putting a teaspoon of coconut oil down throat at night, It now feels like a squish ball, when should I try to see if it is a sour crop? She also has a runny butt (to which I wash ) the poo has yellow in...
So I have a few windows added to coop because I thought it would get light in the morning and warmth but was wondering if a predator sees them in the window might that b a bad idea
I been reading that chickens can fall in a pond then drown because feathers get soaked..so having a small pond for last 10 years and new group, I am worried that I cant let them free range :( I never thought twice with my previous clan. so now what? should I always keep them cooped up?
what kinda treats can I introduce to 6-8 week old chicks? and why are their tails down, and what can I do for a chick who is bald in places? seems like lacking something. He is like a ugly duckling but so cute!