Thank you all in advance; this is my first experience with a sick chicken. Per my research, it appears my chicken has bumblefoot, which apparently I have to surgically remove. I have posted pictures. Could you please confirm and offer any suggestions? I don't want to make a mistake if I can help...
Hi All! Finally realized that my rotatable cameras in my coop shut down because of dark, which is when I want to check on my brood! I don't want to disrupt their sleep patterns but my camera needs some form of light to operate. Does anyone have any suggestions on some form of lighting that...
My rooster's comb has turned dark in the back. He is about 5 months old. He does not appear to be in any discomfort. I don't think it could be frost bite. Our coop never went below 45 degrees. Is this possibly a heart issue? Or just a fluke? Any suggestions would be welcomed. TIA.
Hi Everyone,
I have 6- 9 month old chickens and 3 - 7 week old chickens who hatched from one of the first group. The littles have tried to roost but the elders knock them off. There is plenty of room. I have even added another roosting bar just a bit lower than the one the elders roost on but...
Question for anyone with more experience:
I am attaching pictures for reference. One of my 3 chicks appears to be a roo. Tail feathers are not growning in like the other two pullets (who are growing like my older females), shoulder feathers are growing in strangely, pink crown already. I really...
Hi! I am Lisa and a fairly new chicken mom. I started with 6 chicks in April; one turned out to be a roo. My faverolle became broody (I thought she was dying or sick!) and my more knowledgeable friend suggested I put some eggs under her. I was shocked that not only were they all fertilized, but...