Hey all! I was wondering if you could help me. I have a Java sitting on some eggs. Some are chicken that I noticed around 5/11. Then we purchased some duck eggs for her to sit on 5/16. I haven’t heard a peep out of the best yet. But here’s what concerns me- the nest is filthy! There is poo on...
Hey all! I have a first time broody who has been doing really well. Last night (5/27/20) we moved her into her own space in order to keep the other hens out of her nest since the hatching day is getting close. (three or 4 days to go) She was not at all happy and tried to go back to her old nest...
My name is Sarah. I live in a small town in New Mexico. We currently have 3 chickens, all 3 are different breeds. We have never owned chickens before, but we sure do love them! I am married with 2 kids, 15 and 12. We have 3 chickens, 3 goats, 3 dogs, and 1 cat. We are on 1 and 1/4 acre. The...
Less than one year old barred rock hen. On Tuesday my silkie terrier dog got into the field . I caught him picking her relatively early. Plucked a patch about 3"X3". Chicken went into shock ,and we kept her overnight in the house. We put anti-bac cream on the area. Put her back with the flock...