My 7 month old Australorp rooster (who free-ranges) was fine this morning but got extremely lethargic as the day went on. Now he just sits or stands with his eyes closed. I carried him and he kept his eyes closed, head drooping.
Not interested in eating, but I did just give him some...
I’m new to chickens, and my 6 month old rooster has a grossly swollen waddle on one side. Yesterday he was normal. I felt it, and it’s full of fluid, and the fluid is up in his throat area a little, too. He’s breathing with his beak open slightly.
No broken skin, or injury visible. Just purple...
I came across the English Shepherd recently after several people said they are a great family dog and also useful on the farm.
I am needing a dog that will be a decent deterrent to predators, to protect my free-range chickens and guineas.
I found an English Shepherd who is already an adult...