we are in the middle of a snow storm.
Thursday before all the snow was heading this way the chickens were out in the yard(only free range when we are with them)
They have a large coop and run and it’s very dry. It’s been a bit more dusty than usual. I recognized that a chicken was not well.
I...
One of our ladies laid a lash egg right in front of my husband. We took care of immediately making sure we kept everything sanitary. We have treated her with antibiotics. It’s been 5 days. Can I put her back with the flock now. Will she ever lay another egg? It’s okay if not, just don’t want to...
I went to a swap this weekend. I’m pretty sure I have two hens. I was told one is Ameraucana and other is Laced Wyandotte. One came with bumblefoot on both feet 🤦🏻♀️. I was also told they were about 2 mths old and they ARE fully feathered. I really look forward to introducing them to the flock...
Sunday morning we woke up to our sweet 1 year old lying in coop. Unusually for her. We immediately separated her fr flock and began trying to figure out what was going on. She slightly limping and puffed. She was puckering her vent. I began the epsom salt soak bath. After she soaked for 20 or so...
We got our first egg this morning! Do I switch to layer feed now? Can I mix with starter until it’s empty? Would love to know what to do now. Thanks in advance!
Hi! I have a flock of 9. They are 9-11 weeks old.
Can they have some frozen watermelon ice cubes as a “cooling” down treat? Gonna be in upper 90’s and even 100’ this week. Thanks for any advice!
Hi! New chicken mom! Just need some advice. I have four silkies(9weeks old) and 5 variety, golden comet, Isa brown, wellsummer and maybe a RIR(9-10 weeks old). The variety seems to all be hens. I’m still waiting to see how many silkies are Roos. I can only have one roo(in my city) and I’m pretty...
Hi! Last night seemed to go so well for their first night in coop. However tonight I went out to check before bed. They are so noisy and sounding unhappy. A few tried to fly to top of coop. I set them on some perches thinking that would help. They are still huddling and making a ruckus. I...