Yes, There was an orphaned bird in the middle of our farm track, so I picked it up to save it being run over by a tractor or a car ext... But i'm not sure of it's breed or anything!
I was wondering if any of you could give me advice?
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My friend wants to give me a few hatching eggs, but none of my hens are broody! Is there any tricks or tips on how to get a hen broody?
I have 1 buff sussex 1 black rock and 4, 2 month out of the cage ex batts
Can anybody help please
About 2 months ago I rescued 5 ex batts, they all seemed like hens, but I noticed that one was extremly vocal, clucking loudly,not crowing, andas it got healthier, I also noticed its comb,earlobes and wattle were HUGE! I thaught this was a result of battery farming, but the other 4 look normal...
My 7 1/2 month old hybrid has been sneezing and has a runny smelly beak, I think it could be a cold, but im not sure i also checked her crop and im certain its not an impacted crop but im a novice so I have no idea what to do any advice?
I as happily sleeping until my little sister came through shrieking KIRSTY ONE OF YOUR HORRIBLE CHICKENS HAVE KILLED A SHREW!"
Shes been in tears since... any Ideas on how to calm her down?
PS: I tried the "Its a part of life" and Its gone to heaven... It made her worse, and Im a bit...
Its been very muddy were I am recently, resulting in muddy hens, I decided I need to wash them, but will human shampoo work, I used the last of my pet shampoo on my great Dane
I have head and shoulders sensitive skin and Tescos own brand anti-dandruff shampoo.
I got some mixed fruit and nuts for my hens, Is there any fruits or nuts chickens cant eat? the fruit peices are small, so its the nuts Im worried about HELPPP!!
I have a old shed In my garden, And was thinking if I could use it as a chicken coop, But I need tips from experts Do I need a disinfectant?
Its a fithy old chicken coop, which I want to redo!!! Please help!!