This afternoon, I got my first egg from this flock, and found a dead bird. No signs of trouble, and she was still warm.
Took her inside and tried to revive her, but no use.
So, I butchered her. Upon cleaning out the gut - I was surprised by a huge liver. This thing was bigger than my hand...
I used to have 25 Americanas from McMurray, but the neighbors dog got to liking chicken! So I got rid of mine. Now we have built a dog-proof chicken tractor and I am wanting eggs right away.
I am interested in 8 started pullets, or hens a year or younger. Breed is not as important as healthy...
This morning I went out to the hen house to let my 19 hens and 1 rooster out. Before he crowed, he made some weird sounds, almost like coughing. I thought I heard a couple of the hens do it, too.
So I am wondering if chickens get coughs? And if so, what do I do about it? They are all doing...