Here are my newest flock additions! They are around 8 weeks old. I’ve been watching for signs of any roos, (all 8 were marked pullets, but one never knows if a boy or two may have snuck into the mix!) but so far I don’t feel like I’m seeing any?! No saddle or hackle feathers that I’m seeing, and...
Posting again about a sick chicken that’s been sick for about a month. Went to the vet, got dewormer and antibiotics. She was on those for 5 days and then she seemed better. Then about 3-4 weeks later her tail was down again, she stopped laying again, and she seemed somewhat “out of it” a lot of...
I have a hen that I took to the vet about a month ago that we treated for worms. She was on an antibiotic and what I believe is the equivalent to safeguard for 5 days. She seemed great after treatment, so back into the coop she went! Now I’m noticing that she’s starting to act funny again, and...
I have a sick girl. I thought it was coccidia, but just got back from the vet, and he is pretty sure it’s a parasite. He gave me panacur and an antibiotic. He said I could bring a fecal sample from a few of my other hens, and they could test if the whole flock needed to be dewormed. So, I’m...
I noticed several days ago that one of my hens had a swollen toe. The nail looked like it was packed with mud, but when I looked a little closer, I realized it was actually her nail that was big and rough and black! I soaked it in warm Epsom salt water, let it air dry, and then wrapped it in...
I got 5 baby pullets at tractor supply 2 weeks ago. They’re currently residing in a bin out on my all-season sun porch, but frankly, they’re really stinking up the place!! I also have 14 hens that are about 23 weeks old, most of which have started laying or are getting close! So, I’m wondering...
About 21 weeks ago, I purchased 8 straight run bantam silkies from Tractor Supply. Now, I know that when you buy several straight run chicks, you're probably going to end up with SOME roos, but here's what's happened: I lost one chick within the first couple days of purchasing, so, down to 7...
I have this beautiful roo, which I’m not allowed to have in my area, and he’s getting increasingly noisy. Therefore, as much as it pains me, I need to get rid of him. I still don’t know for sure what breed he is, however, which I would like to know for whoever takes him off my hands. I THINK he...
I have this Lavender Orpington, around 7 weeks old, and I’m REALLY hoping there’s still a chance for it to be a pullet!? I really wanted one, but if it’s a roo, I’m going to have to get rid of it!! (Don’t mind the mud on the feathers... so. much. rain. here in Kansas City lately, so the run area...
I’m pretty sure I’ve figured out what breeds most of my chickens are, but I have one that’s got me a little stumped. Pretty sure it’s around 7 weeks old. Also, I’m afraid I’ve got a cockerel on my hands, but if anyone has reason to believe otherwise, that would be AMAZING!
So, recap: what the...