So I started having a predator problem recently most of my missing birds I found no trace of, not even a feather pile. I have however found 2 of my turkeys diseased. The first one was a meat turkey so she was pretty big and the animal had ate everything except the head wings and ribs, the second...
I found this outside with my geese. Anyone know what this is or why it happened or both. The top of the egg feels kinda hard but the bottom is wrinkly and soft
So we have been having a slight predator problem and it finally left behind some traces of itself. First night it bit a bunch of my ducks but only one of them died and it was not until later that next day (we think we Interrupted its attack) the next night it dragged one of my heritage breed...
This happened 4 days ago and he is still crowing and active (kept inside though) but I’m concerned for the size of the wound. He had a disagreement with my 2 Turkeys which I have now separated into their own coop and I have been using Vetericyn plus several times a day to help with infection...
I feel horrible my welsh harlequin hen got bit by my moms dog. She has one puncture wounds by her left side leg but she is still able to use it. She won’t walk and I’m trying to stop the bleeding with a gauze and I tied a wrap around her. What other kinds of things can I do to help her? She...
So I know some animals do but when a chicken is in pain or suffering will it stop eating and drinking? I have a chicken that got injured but it still is eating and drinking so we was wondering if it’s in pain/suffering or if it is just a handicap chicken now that still loves life. A little about...
I was wondering if anyone could help me determine the gender and if they are gold or silver. When I got them they were only a day or 2 old and according to beak sexing I had 1 male and 4 females but now I’m not so sure and the one that on the far left strangely has a light colored beak but looks...
I am new to raising chickens and ducks I was wondering about vaccinations and which are best for my flock. I currently have Easter eggers and silkie chickens
What do you use for the floor of the duck coop and duck run? And how do you keep the floor clean so your not just walking on duck poop every time you walk in?
I bought 5 ducklings back in April 26 from blaines farm and fleet. 3 Pekins and 2 of that they said welsh harlequin but the older they get I highly doubt that is true. A little help please