Hi everyone! I have 2, 2 week old ducklings. This morning I had them in an enclosed area with me in the garden when one of the ducklings just collapsed. We don't know what to do! She i s barely moving and not eating or drinking. She has pooped some white liquid. We thought maybe she ate...
Out of my little backyard flock, I only have 2 birds left, 1 is being euthanized today all due to mereks. So, I have 1 easter egger left. She is a day over 25 weeks and seems in good health. My question is, should I euthanize her also? Should I wait and see if she develops symptoms? Can a hen...
Last night a friend called us saying she found a baby chick in he middle of a road in a country club in palm desert! We took it and have it separated from our flock. I was wondering if any one has an idea if it might be a hen or a roo? And what the breed might be...I am guessing a red mix? Also...
Hi friends...i have noticed over the last couple days our Americana/Easter eggers comb has gotten rather large and red. we had gotten a second one at the same time from the same place that looks completely different. She/he is about 9 weeks old...please let me know what you think! We may have...
Hi friends:) I have 6 young girls right now and we are trying to figure out the best way to build a coop/ run to protect them in the palm desert heat. We have a prefab coop set up now, but are purchasing a 10 ×10 dog run to give them more space. We are not sure what to use as roofing...would...
Hi there...I am hoping someone can give me some insight. I have 2 broody silkies and hatched 2 beautiful chicks that are doing great little over a week ago. I have had two eggs hatch this last few days and neither one made it more than an hour. I noticed the mother pecking at these babies. The...