2 yr old ISA Brown, named "#5" has been laying less frequently however, eggs are very large and thick towards the tip of the egg. Last 48 hrs she's been lethargic... Standalone sunbathing, pale comb and closing her eyes (haven't seen the penguin stance yet). Today I inspected the vent and...
I have and crossed one easter egger rooster X 4 ISA Browns, two light brahmas and an easter egger hen that lays a blue egg. One brahma was broody so I hatched one day's lay... one brahma egg, one blue ee egg and four ISA brown eggs under the broody light brahma. Of the six eggs, five hatched...
I have a 5 wk. old Easter egger that has a beak deformity. We picked out the chicks one for one and even though I noticed it, we still accepted the girl. I've seen chicks make it to adulthood with and among other deformities, due to losing power to incubators so, I thought nothing of dropping a...
So... I'm aware of the difficulties sexing but as a first timer, this one's got my eyebrow raised. Started off dominant, was darkest chick in a sea of yellow (maybe got misplaced), feathered first and started getting color to the "comb" within the last day or two. Any comments or sexing...
Hey! Brand new to chickens. Have 10 pullets (I think) from tractor supply- 3 labeled "ameraucanas", 2 light brahmas and 5 ISA browns. I have lots of questions and plenty to share! I've been heading toward this journey for many years and finally pulled the trigger! Great to finally be here on the...