One of my hens (8 months old) has swollen waddles. I will try to get pictures tomorrow if necessary. Does anyone know what the problem is or is it a problem at all?????
Thanks so much!
I have 13 chickens- they are almost 6 months old. I do not want chicks (no room really). I will try the isolation. Poor girl. But its better than the farmer's pan.
The eggs are not fertile- and I remove the eggs daily. A farmer down the road told me that when that happens - its Sunday dinner.
Will she get over it or do I have a problem?
I gather eggs every day. But I have one hen that stays in the nesting box all day- without any eggs. I take her out and put with the other chickens- but within 30 minutes she sneaks back in and is in the box. Any suggestions???
Thanks in advance!
Thanks scooter. Yeah I have dogs I don't trust and stray dogs every now and then. I will work on getting them fat and watch them when I am out. thanks again!
Squat- I am going to jump in your thread and ask a few questions- so we don't have 2 threads on flying hours apart--- hope its ok.
How much can you limit the flight by cutting the feathers? What I am asking can you keep the from flying over a 3', 4' or 5' fence? I have baby chicks now but am...
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I am a newbie- and this forum has been great! Thanks to everyone that shares. I hope someday to contribute. I hope to get my chicks after vacation in August so I can spend some time with them.
Thanks to everyone!