I gave calcium in the form of extra oyster shells in her diet because a friend with chickens told me to try that and she was still eating really well inspite of her discomfort ... I guess I wasnt giving enough all along ..Im not sure how common it is to have this happen but it really sticks ...
So I lost my first Hen a few weeks ago .. I thought I could save her I tried everything I could... warm baths ointment in the vent even tried to get to the egg but it was out of reach.. there seemed to be way more then one egg maybe 3 or 4 she lasted longer then most said... almost 2 weeks ..and...
OK SO HERE IT IS BOTTOM RT ARE THE TWO BABIES BOTTOM LEFT ARE WHAT I BELIEVE IS THE DAD GAVIN AND NOT THE MOM SWEETIE PIE I BELIEVE THE TOP LEFT SILKIE GIRL IS THE MOM AND GAVIN IS THE DAD... THE MARAN ROO... LOOK AT THE WINGS THEY LOOK JUST LIKE DADS WHEN HE WAS YOUNG ..NOW SWEETIE PIE MY...
I do agree on the male he def looks like one I see it in the eyes..call me weird but thats how I new my Maran roo was a male ..they have a mean look to them
originally thought Maran roo and silkie showgirl but I was sent a message with a pic of that mix and nothing like that mix at all..now I believe they may be Barred rock hen and silkie roo they are one or the other so ??
For all of you who supported me through Grace's ordeal you will be pleased to know I still have her... In fact all my hens are healthy and happy as too my roos ... I even have new additions to the family .. This site got me through some really hard times (being a newbie at the whole chicken...
So my little silkie show girl decided to get broody and sit on some eggs I have a silkie roo and a maran roo..... they are with a silkie hen and a bared rock hen ... My little silkie hatched two eggs yesterday and Im pretty sure they were silkie mix eggs , I really cant be positive because I...
I have to admit I am not a huge fan of winter either .... I have no idea how the chickens are going to fair over the season because Im a new mother hen ... I mostly worry about the bitter cold we have here in New England ... Ive been constantly reminded that they are only chickens lol.... I...
I love my Silkie Showgirls ..They are beautiful birds . I purchased 2 from a local breader and ended up with one rooster and 1 hen ... they seem to be late bloomers as far as size and my silkie roo isnt very aggressive hes actually funny to watch when he is around the hens he parades in front of...
did all my fall decorating already because in Oct. we do a huge Halloween display and if I put up the fall decorations too late it feels like I have to just take them right back down again ... So now I have to start thinking about new things for the Halloween display lol I feel like I live...
So with all its glory Fall is finally here goodbye hot sticky days ( and good riddins) and Hello to cool crisp air painted leaves and the smells of pumpkin and apple pies !!! Sorry for all the summer lovers.. but I'm a fall girl .. We a the Poop N Roost wanted to wish every one A very...
Today all the chickens seem to be ok ... all alive all seem healthy .. I did find out the other sick chicken had sour crop I induced vomiting and she is better ..I stopped antibiotic treatment for about two weeks and then saw another girl acting oddly ( tail down quiet not eating etc.) I checked...