Had coyote come through and took out seven chickens in 24 hours, with 1 Buckeye hen survived. We are going to get new chicks but my question is, would it be possible to see if she will integrate herself in with them a mothering nature? I would like to start orienting them as chics and The Coop...
Our booted bantam is limping and upon inspection the only thing noticable on his foot and leg in a small crack on a toe and where the feathers enter the foot is pink/red and looks inflamed. We cleaned his foot and wrapped coban around and locked him in the coop (which he is s not happy about)...
We had :hita Sebring bantam rooster that died of a respiratory issue within 2 days. Unfortunately, my family did not alert me to the behavioral changes when first noticed and by the next day when they told me he was wheezing, it was too late. We found him laying under a bush, barely breathing...
2 of my girls just starting laying eggs but 6 more should be right around the corner BUT they both use the same box.....so we are getting very limited eggs. once all the other start laying eggs and it becomes a more productive will they all sit in different boxes?
I just read an blog post on a private site and the person has been using powdered lime under straw for bug control and odor control. Anyone else doing this or read anything? Brand is First Saturday Lime she uses. Thanks
Having been doing a lot of research on getting a goose more for protection/ guardian of small free roaming flock. I have read a lot of threads on here so far but I would like info and advice regarding African Geese.
1. Is their temperament toward flock and people good if raised with flock and...