Hello!
I've been having some issues w/my laying hens. They are almost two years old -- will be in May. I have lost two hens so far in the past month. The first one occurred while we were out of town for a weekend, so I didn't get to see the "buildup." All I know is that the day we got home...
I believe this is a California White or Tetra Tint...uncertain. Anyone know if it looks more like a hen or rooster? (S)he is 7wks old.
The curly tail feathers and reddening comb are throwing me off, but I know it's likely part Leghorn, so comb will probably be large.
No crows yet.
Was told to repost here..
I have a chick that is approximately 6wks old, but has stayed about half the size of her brood mates. I initially thought she was an Ancona, but her feathering is odd. She looks like a little poof.
Any ideas if this could be a result of a deficiency or illness? I am...
So, I have a batch of 9 assorted chicks; all are approximately 6wks old. I have attached pictures of one that I believe may be an Ancona, but uncertain. Before it feathered, it was yellow with a distinct black pattern down its back/head.
It is considerably smaller than the others. At about...