Hi so I’m currently stressed again. My dad went out and bought horse food and scratch for the chickens and turkeys to feed them regularly instead of proper feed. No matter how much I persuade him or how much I tell him, he doesn’t listen to me and thinks he’s in the right since he used to have...
HII I bought 2 chicks labeled as Blue Plymouths from TSC about 2 weeks ago and when their feathers started coming in they did not look anything like what they are supposed to. Both chicks have a rose comb, were sold as straight run, and have blue and orange feathers. I searched online and they...
I just came back from work and found my rooster dead. All of my hens are fine as well as my other rooster. When I checked the body he had teeth marks so it was most likely my dog that killed him. My dog hasn’t done anything to the hens before but I’m guessing that the rooster tried to mount one...
I noticed he had so many black looking dots this morning while feeding the flock. I can’t tell if it’s an infection or disease or if he’s just get bullied by the others. I showed my father and he said it might be smallpox?? The cockerel is isolating himself and staying away from the rest of the...
Hi, I’m a new chicken owner. I have 2 chickens that recently started laying eggs, a blue cuckoo maran (?) and a Australorp (?) I got them both at tractor supply when they were chicks and I’m not sure what breed they actually are. They’re both 5 months old. I also have 5 light brahmas (4 months...
Hi so I’m a new chicken owner, and my dad got chicks a few months ago. The chicks have grown up into chickens now but my dad has been feeding them dog food everyday. It’s large dry dog feed soaked in water. I did a Google search and found out that it isn’t great for them and should only be given...