One of my hens (White Rock cross) has a funny gait! She started a "goose step" walk with her left leg only. She walks like she can't bend it. She hopped ALOT last week, but she manages to keep away from the roo, so I am not REALLY worried, but it is concerning. She has no problem with being...
I live close to the Wisconsin River, very sandy soil and have a HUGE gnat problem. (Actually Googled "how to get rid of gnats" in relation to chickens and that is how I found this site!) Anyway, tried a suggestion of pure vanilla extract spray, and my girls were NOT happy with that procedure...
Hi, first time chicken owner/raiser. 25 white rock(?). So far so good. Haven't lost one yet, knock on wood. Had chickens as a kid, so lots of paraphenelia/behaviors/smells do not surprise me. Am amazed though at how I view them like kids. Actually call mine kids or girls!! My two sons (12 & 14)...