Is this a boy or girl? Whatever it is it started making really loud noises and is harassing my buff Orpington in the nesting box that is laying. We thought it was a hen but now I am unsure because of all the ruckus.
So, first experience with crop struggles.
Found our 18 week old Rhode Island Red bird (not laying yet) hen with a super distended crop and was spitting up fluids, crop was not emptying overnight. Super squishy crop, figured it was sour crop/impacted. Started her on miconazole twice a day...
I have a beautiful Buff Orpington rooster in AZ that I need to rehome. We live in an HOA and if he crows we could lose our whole flock. He is so friendly to people, will allow you to pet him, he is curious and takes good care of his girls. I am really bummed because he is my absolute favorite...
We recently had a wild animal attack, ate one of our chickens and injured another.
It took a decent part of her wing. I have been washing and putting neosporin on it.. it may be infected.. not sure what antibiotics I can get quickly. Or what to give. She has been eating and drinking. She gets...
I am new to chickens! Have wanted them for years but finally convinced my husband that we should pull the trigger!
We have 4 new baby chicks, live in good ol’ az where it is good and hot so any wisdom on keeping them healthy and happy in the heat is greatly appreciated!
I just got 4 baby chickens from our local feed store, all different breeds. One, my ameracuana, is bigger than the rest. She/He at 630 am starts to chirp super loud, then randomly throughout the day while everyone else is eating/sleeping/drinking or under the brooder heat plate, stands on top of...