Hi all you chicken lovers. Last week, late afternoon, a couple of my layers were attacked and mauled by a dog. One was AWOL overnight so I didn't know if she had even survived (but yes, she was back waiting outside the pen next morning- no obvious damage) When I checked the remainder of the...
Hi, I'm at Turkey Beach, a couple of hours north of you. Hope you have started to dry out now after that awful flooding. Bundy was certainly hit hard. We have a happy, free ranging flock of mixed breed hens, a few muscovy ducks and 5 guinea fowl. We have kept chooks for about five years now -...
Hi everyone and thank you for your replies. You will all be happy to know the little chick (a black one) is doing well so far. I picked it up this morning for a bit of a cuddle. Seems to be eating and drinking well.
This incubation was a bit of an experiment by my husband. He also has some...
Hello Everyone,
Although I have kept chickens for some time, there is always something more I would like to know. We currently have a rooster and 13 layers, but have just hatched a chick in an incubator (actually, 2 - but the first one out died). We usually just leave it all to our broody...