Hi there. This morning I noticed one of my barred rocks has gone completely pale (photo attached), is lethargic, and won't eat. I checked her for mite/lice (none), her crop is fine, but she feels very skinny. The photo actually makes her appear pinker, she is almost yellow, especially around...
My Cookoo Maran (CM) stopped laying about a month ago. Since I live in Southern California, weather should not be an issue. She has always been a bit high-strung so I think she has stoppped due to stress. There are no mites and she still eats, etc.. I only have 2 hens, the CM and a BR...
I have one each of Barred Rock and Cookoo Maran hens. Funny thing, when one is laying an egg the other stands in the run and makes a loud cackling until the other is done laying her egg. At first I thought it was the "egg song" and the layer was in extreme pain, but I happened to be there when...
I was so excited to find my first egg today from Rene my Cookoo Maran (5 months to the day of her hatch date). Now I'm just waiting for Rochelle (my Barred Rock) to jump on the "egg carton parade." Until then, I have a couple of questions about this new phase in our lives.
1. The egg is so...
Hi there, I'm looking for an Orpington breeder in Southern California. I am a very small backyarder and can only add one chick. I would love to add a blue (or lavander) to my mix (won't even ask for a jubilee!). Look forward to your suggestions. Thank you!
My 2-week old Orpington fell and hurt her leg. I can't tell if it is broken, but she tries to stand on it and can't. Just pulls up the leg or lies down. I've seen some posts on splints/casts but was hoping someone could send example photos or give some sage advice. Am I being too optimistic?