I just received a Roman Tufted Gosling that was shipped from Metzer. It arrived with a twisted neck. Is it too young to have a vitamin deficiency or could it be from its position when growing in egg, or damage from being shipped? Can I do anything or should I wait a couple of days and see if...
I had ordered from Metzer last year, but did not like that it took 3 days to get Alabama, so I ordered from Murray Mcmurray. To my dismay, i just got a shipping confirmation and they just left California! I hope that they get here in 2 days this year. I hope that it was slow last year due to the...
I am having a problem with tapeworms. I just dewormed them yesterday with Zimecterin Gold and have read that a preventative measure for worms, is ACV (apple cider vinegar). I make fire cider. Fire Cider is ACV infused with tumeric, garlic, horseradish, peppers, lemon grass, and cinnamon. Has...
I have 2 Silkie hens. They are a year old. I have found them both in the pen on their sides, not really able to walk. One had mites. I got rid of those. Her vent is clean. The other, the vent is clean, no mites. They won't move all day. I have to force them to eat. No worms in poop. Does...
I have the friendliest white leghorn. She comes to me when I am in the fence and pecks my leg until I pick her up. Two days in a row, she has fallen asleep in my arms and lays a soft shell egg that falls to the ground and breaks. Has this ever happened to anyone? Is there something wrong?
I am new to raising chickens and geese! My flock is 1 week old today! I am in love!
I have 2 White Leghorns, 2 Dominique, 1 New Hampshire Red, and 2 Roman Tufted Geese. I am adding 3 new chicks today. One more Dominique and 2 Buff Orpingtons.
Do you guys have any suggestions on how to...