Thanks. I've gooped her up, and taped the dangle ing skin to her. She's picked at it when I let her go, before taping it. Hence the tape. Luckily, there's no infection right now. It's all clean.
I realize mating wasn't the actual problem, I think chasing may have been. She's tiny, even next to...
Bantam Cochin frizzle.
Just started laying. I don't think this was a prolapse, but maybe a rooster injury. Her vent is intact. She can poop. Suggestions? The skin hanging off is super swollen. I'm not sure that if I stitch it I would do it right, I think it belongs over her vent. It's so...
I'm thinking fox, or a pair of fox?. Not sure I can blame hawks - with three gone at once! I can't imagine they all went off somewhere, They're not old enough. I don't expect eggs until july-ish. We joke about the silkies not being able to see, because the rest of the flock will run off to...
Three of my chickens dissapeared this afternoon without a trace. They roam around the yard, plenty of cover, they don't go far from the house.
What could do this?
One disappeared last week, I was suprised because it was my largest orpington, but I chalked it up to - "it happens". I was...
Thanks! Yeah, I'm pretty sure the blue is a cockerel as well - it was looking a lot like a dinosaur with those huge legs!! It's so pretty, it's a shame I doubt I'll be keeping him/her. Time will tell, though. I'll wait until I hear a Roo sound before completely judging!~
Is it odd for the big size difference? They're the same age. I know they're young for sexing - I'll just wait until crowing or laying begins! i sure do love how sweet Silkies are!
Thanks!!