I have an 18 month old RIR hen that can can’t walk. She can shuffle around the coop floor, but can’t stand up fully. I don’t see any injury, but there could be something that I just can’t see. Her comb is a good red, but she looks like she is hitting a hard molt. She last laid an egg...
I’m looking for some suggestions! I have 5 hens, just over 1 year old. They have been together since they were chicks. Within the past couple of weeks my black maran has turned on my barred rock. She gets after her to pin her down and peck at her head. I separated the injured one out to...
I have some 16 week old pullets. This morning, after a long night of thunderstorms, I noticed some bloody droppings in the coop. One of the girls seems a little bit not herself. Should I immediately assume coccidiosis? Anything else that may cause bloody poo?
I don’t have any corridor, and I...
I posted a picture of this RIR a few weeks ago, wondering pullet or cockerel, and the responses were split. Now at just over 15 weeks what do you think?
I know these questions get asked all the time, but chicken newbies like me really do appreciate input!! The more I learn, the more questions I...
As a chicken newbie, I just started out with 6 chicks. I have these two RIRs and they are both nearly 12 weeks. A is actually a bit smaller than B. Their combs are very similar, but the tails have me wondering. Pullet or cockerel? Thoughts?
This is one of my first 6 chickens ever at nearly 12 weeks old. I'm hoping pullet, but what do you think? I am learning so much on this site, so thank you!
Hello from the Iowa Great Lakes area, USA. I am new to the forum and new to chickens! Made my first step with 6 chicks this spring and looking forward to learning a lot from everyone here!