Hi there! My Orpington roo has had some foot and leg issues for a while now but up until now I haven’t had a clue about what it could be. I’ve had bumble foot suggestions, as well as SLM but looking at some websites I think it might be gout. What’s everyone’s opinion and how would I treat gout ...
Hello there ! Just recently I noticed that my Rooster has some VERY swollen feet. He is an Orpington so his feet are naturally large but I knew this was not normal. He also had a large red bumb on one of his feet that is hot to the touch and squishy. There’s some red streaking going up his foot...
Hello! So a few days ago I had a bunch of eggs hatch! Just a few were left unhatched on the 21st day. I decided to let them go until the 23rd day and one egg had a huge hole in it. I was so tempted to help it as it was rocking around and peeping but held back... until the 24th day. I carefully...
Hello everyone! So, I purchased a white Serama from an experienced breeder at the last Ohio Nationals. I’ve noticed that her feathers aren’t neat or slicked back like they’re supposed to. I was thinking that maybe putting some baby oil on a rag then rubbing her fathers down with it might help...
Hi there! I have several chickens that live outside with feathered feet that I plan to show this year. Other than bringing them inside and giving them baths does anyone have some suggestions on how to make their feathers squeaky clean and in good condition ? Thank you !
Hi everyone! I have some show chickens in my basement where there is no sun. I would like to get a "sun" light to keep them healthy and good looking. If anyone has some suggestions, that'd be great! Thank you.
Hello everyone. Just came from Ohio Nationals with 2 pair white seramas! The first pair is Cookie and Cream but I need help with the second pair. For the hen I was thinking either Ivory or Winter. Now for the roo.... any suggestions would be awesome! Thanks.
So today I am so exited to go to Ohio Nationals!! It is one of the largest chicken shows ever and I was wondering if anyone else is going! Have a good Saturday everyone. :D:wee:woot
Hello everyone. For about a month now my bantam d'uccle has been mildly limping on and off. This week she started hopping around, not putting any pressure on one leg. Upon examining her feet/legs, one of her hock joints was extremely skinny, and her toes curled sideways when I put her on the...
Hi there. About a month ago my Serama hen, Pixie, went broody on some eggs. She successfully hatched one chick, Beabop. After Beabop was walking around Pixie started to be aggressive towards my Silkie bantam hen. At this time I had about a dozen chicks.As soon as they were old enough to be in a...
Hi everyone. Today I went out to check on my chickens and I realized some highly raised scales on their legs. I am pretty sure this is scaly leg mites. I have read online that Vaseline will smother the mites but I need to get my chickens healed ASAP! The birds are feather legged, I think this...
I have 33 full sized chickens, and 11 bantams including 14 chicks. Some of the breeds I own are, Rhode Island Reds, Easter Eggers, Speckled Sussex's, Lavender Orpingtons, Belgian Bearded d'Uccles, Serama's, Erminette's, Ameraucana's, Legbars and so many more. I also have horses, ducks, dogs and...