Hi guys,
I have two India blues about 3 months old running around with chickens. I recently went through a ivermectin treatment for all birds here and was doing the second dose tonight, 11 days after the initial dose. I also have them all on medicated feed and have treated 3 eye infections in...
Hi guys,
I have two India blues about 3 months old running around with chickens. I recently went through a ivermectin treatment for all birds here and was doing the second dose tonight, 11 days after the initial dose. I also have them all on medicated feed and have treated 3 eye infections in...
So I have been having problems with disappearing chickens in the night. Always between certain times. In this case it was between 3am and 5am. My chicks and chickens completely disappeared, one at a time every night. No feathers, no blood, nothing but startled chicken noises in the dark...
While watching my chickens I saw them form up in little groups and go off hunting. This seems to happen with chicks and juveniles when you have a good size flock. They all met up at the feeder to fill up for the day's quest and chicks join or leave as they come to other groups.
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Well one of my buff orpingtons almost got crushed. When I found it her mouth was open slightly, she was breathing heavy and her head was kind of droopy. She would not open her eyes until this morning. I went to work and came back. She is obviously hungry and her crop is still empty. I took...
Just giving my peeps in Virginia a heads up. There is a chicken swap at the tractor supply in Smithfield on Benns church road. The poultry club is also having a swap at the tractor supply in Gloucester.
I just thought this was neat. While cleaning a garage next door we stumbled upon lots of baby mice that were just start to walk around. Rather then just kill them I unleashed the chicken horde upon them. To my surprise they went bonkers over them. I have heard they eat mice I just hope they...
So I was looking at one of my brothers' naked neck chicks and noticed it was hobbling but could still stand/run. Its about 2 months old and the injury is about 4-5 days old he says but I don't think he checks them often. I checked for bumblefoot = negative, synovitus, abrasion or dermal...
Hi, I have naked necks, golden comets and some hybrids. Me and my brother take care of them. I am completing a nice 3x8 coop out of hardy siding. Pictures when I get done. My chicks are about two months. Cya on the forum.
I have a chicken limping slightly. I picked it up and ran my hand down its leg to make sure it wasnt a leg injury. The chickens leg shuddered when i got near the foot and one of the toes look broke and kinda bendy. I am wondering if I should splint it or just let it run around with it. Seems...