Hi. So, recently I've noticed that one of my little Orpington chicks had been a lot sleepier than the others, and when I inspected its face closer I noticed a bunch of red mites around her comb :(
When I went to go check my adult hens, (i have three) I found there was a HORRIBLE infestation on...
So I have three eggs that are most likely going to hatch tomorrow, but I forgot that Marek's was even a thing and I remembered that I should probably vaccinate for that since I intend on selling most of the chicks! I have three in this batch that are gonna be hatching, and my question is that if...
Hi, I'm trying to incubate 7 silkie eggs, and I have one that is a few days a head of the other six. A few days ago, I could see its veins and the embryo very well, but now it looks like this?? Is this whats called a "blood ring"? I really don't know, I just need some help here.
So I have three silkie's that I keep in my backyard, and one of them seems to be possibly a little sick? It could be that or allergies, but idk if chickens get that.
Shes about a year old I think, and she weighs 1 pound 15 ounces. She was laying normally until she and one of my other hens got...