Hi guys. I posted around this time last year, looking into breeds/genders for my flock. Sadly we lost them all before christmas 2024. My girls weren't even 1 yet.:hit
ANYWHO that broke my heart, so i went and spent 5 hours driving from town to town until i found the ones i liked. These precious...
Hi I Just picked up my four bantams today to replace my old boys. Im curious if anyone wants to play a little guessing game here for the next few weeks or so while they start gorwing out their feathers!!
Here is what we have: (There are only two different ones the other two are the same thing...
After weeks of searching for chicks to be available in my area—and finally having the cash at the same time—I finally got my girls yesterday! I even drove two hours to get them!
I originally planned on bringing home seven, but while I was there, I noticed a tiny one being bullied and stepped...
Hey everyone!
I'm starting my flock over this year, and for the first time, I'll be dealing with some real heat and i want to keep my flock safe and comfortable. Ive been warned to expect 115-120 F. Ive heard stories of heat wiping out flocks and im nervous.
For cooling, I have a fan to keep...
Hi. This morning my rooster was fine. Left to drop off my daughter and when I got back after an hour ish, he was suddenly acting strange.
Upon further examination
His throat is swollen, he is making funny noises sounds like he cant breathe, and there are somes sneezes, he also appears to have a...
Hi! My hens just laid their first group of eggs the last two days. So of course, i ate them for breakfast. I was surprised to notice a sweet smell the eggs Smelled like bown sugar, and tasted sweet.
The eggs were fresh, i check every day to find new ones, they were small and place cream color...
One of my hens got in with a large dog down the road after her daring escape from the run today. He grabbed her and ripped her out of my arms as i caught her. He ran off with her and i though she was dead when he carried her away, but she got back up. He bit her again but at this point the owner...
What do i get in total to treat at least one chicken (bantam) showing infection signs, and to treat the rest of the flock??
we havev cleaned the coop, allowing it to dry out, and havev cleaned up what feces we can. We have gotten some electrolytes in, and are using that for now to help out...
We have a five ish day old Naked Neck called Churkey, is very light almost as light as the bantam i have in the same cage.
The chick appears to be behaving as normal and has a slightly purple underbelly swollen vent hole, purple area around it and the vent is OUTSIDE of the body. i FEEL like...
Hi guys!! Im whiskey, Chick momma with adult money! Im VERY excited to start my flock again, this time with my own little ones to experience this! Lets get into what this post is about! Sexing and Breed questions!
So i know its gonna a be a while before we really know what these guys are. I...