My 2 year old barred rock was dragged off by a fox last Saturday. I ran out and got her before the fox had killed her and other than feather loss she seemed fine, but 3 days later she's very tired and heroine eye is swollen shut. Should I start her on antibiotics? What kind?
Hi, I just bought three two year old SSHs and am surprised at the massisve amount of watery, revoltingly, smelly poop they produce. I've had them three days and thought maybe it was stress or too much fruit where they'd been? they do drink an awful lot of water. Are they known to be especially...
It seems like a perfect situation for sneaking the chicks into the flock, am I terribly wrong? The chicks are barred rocks the broody hen a light brahma.
I have an A frame handcrafted coop that I'd like to insulate. Any suggestions? If I cover just the exterior of the roof panels with sheet insulation will that do anything? There's a ramp on the under side, so I don't want to cover that. It's drafty too, I fear.??
16 week old Barred Rock Rooster-Free to good home. See my backyard homepage for pics. I'm in Leominster, MA where roosters aren't allowed by town ordinance. Take him away, you'll be so glad you did. He's gorgeous and cocky as all get up.
I need to get rid of my rooster because of town ordinances and the 4:30 am crowing. I'm in Leominster, MA. You can have him free of charge, but you'll have to come and get him. See my home page "Souffle" for pics.