Okay, so I have been convinced that these two frizzled Easter Eggers were hens, because of their lack of combs and waddles, demeanor, timidness, sounds, etc. However, there have been a couple of things that make me wonder if I'm mistaken, especially with the grey and black one. First is the long...
So, I originally thought that at least one of these two buff orpingtons was a rooster because of the size of the comb and waddles, but even at almost nine weeks old they just don't seem to show many if any "roostery" traits, such as how they act and carry themselves. What do you all think? Do...
Hi there! I just recently hatched a new batch of chickens with a mix of different breeds. Three of them are buff polish chickens. I am really hoping that I at least end up with one hen, but based on what I've read they all look like they could be roosters. I hope I'm wrong about that. I am going...
We came out to the chicken coop this morning and they all seemed fine, but this afternoon we put some garden scraps in the pin and discovered one of our white chickens in pain and when it stops walking it staggers backwards. I was hoping it was just bumble foot or something but it's feet look...
Hi! I have three geese that are about ten weeks old and I love them very much! I am still in the process of finishing their pin, so in the mean time we have them a pin set up in the basement, and we lay tarps down and take them out every morning and spray them while the geese enjoy the day with...
Hi! I have two beautiful little goslings that are about two and a half weeks old. One of them hatched with curled toes but other than that they have been pretty healthy. Last night I came home from work I pick one of them up out of it's pin and as it sat on my lap it seemed to be breathing kind...
Hi! I have just hatched two little goslimgs and I am happy to report that they are both growing, eating and drinking plenty, happy and for the most part seem healthy. However, I would like some advice and help on something I have recently noticed. One of the goslings is breathing very deep and...
Hi! I'm glad to be a part of a forum that appreciate the beauty of waterfowl! God's creation is beautiful!!
I have just hatched two beautiful goslings, and overall they seen very healthy, however one of the two came out with both of his feet curled up tight in a ball and they wanted to stay...