Chickens eat insects, right? Ants are insects. Why would they not eat ants that seem to have taken over their roosting area?! It's a small coop and I ran into a nest of ants while cleaning it out today! Ugh! I am allergic to fire ants and now waiting to make sure what bit me was NOT something I...
1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.)
3 month old Chocolate Orpington, weight unknown, not lighter or thinner than others.
2) What is the behavior, exactly.
Started off panting, breathing fast, not eating as well as usual. Not...
Good morning! My husband and I are just venturing into the world of raising chickens. Our son and his wife live nearby and they raise chickens, ducks, geese, and Scottish Highland Cows. They delivered our first 3 chickens last weekend - Chocolate Orpingtons! It became clear near the time of...