My most flighty girl has lost a bit of her spunk. I noticed last week so was a bit more sedate than normal (not at all). She was standing with her head lowered a bit and eyes closed. Would do this off and on, but would act normal when she wasn’t in this position. I chalked it up to a really hot...
Two of my 7 hens recently started crowing. They are all between a year and 3 years old so i know they aren't roosters. I am sitting her looking out the window and have seen one (probably the alpha hen and one of the oldest) mount another hen twice. From what I have read these behaviors aren't...
Thanks. I found a woman who also wanted some so she raised a big group for us and I bought a golden and a silver (hens). She also happened to have a Japanese bantam pullet, so my plan for 2 became 3 :)
The woman lives in Bolinas. I am so happy. They are lookers!
I came home to a dead chicken and want to know what it was so we can predator proof appropriately.
The chicken body was found near the fence, which is a common place they hang out.
The body was missing the head, neck, gullet and innards.
The predator took those parts up to a railing height...
Can anyone suggest a place to get silver sebrights in Northern California / SF Bay Area? I have 2 OEGH and 2 splash silkies. Are all sebrights mean or is it worth trying?? I'm reading this thread and some of the posts worry me a bit. I am also looking for a couple of bantam polish hens.
Thank...