Just curious if others have seen similar with metal feed bowls? Is this just a chip that will heal over?
Have changed to plastic bowl now. She seems un-bothered if I touch it or clean it, it appears to have formed a scab over the top.
So we had a broody hen, we decided to put some fertile eggs under her as were expanding the coop. Our other hen has now after a week decided she also wants to be a mum and has moved in to help brooding.
There has been no fighting, they're getting along great, taking it in turns sitting on the...
I'm unsure if these are both roosters, I took in the two when my friend passed. I've raised Rhode Island reds before.
I'm have a feeling the grey is a roo I'm unsure on the white.
My only guess on the grey is because of its comb and wattle but it's not a pure silkie.
Thanks for your help...