As a newbie with chickens, we have acquired three different breeds - 6 Rhode Island Reds (hens), 9 Buckeyes (?2 roosters), and Mottled Cochins (1 rooster, 2 hens). The Buckeyes and Cochins are about 14 weeks old now and I have noticed the two roosters squaring off with body language - staring...
Hi, I am a new member. I have been reading many of the posts and articles available here since we got our first six chickens in March. Since then, we have added 12 more (since my husband can't start small!). We also have 7 turkeys. I am hoping that I won't "chicken" out and end up with 7 pet...
My young turkey has been battling an infection for about five days. We have tried treating it with a prescription we had on hand for people - an cipro ointment. I don't think it is getting better, in fact, it almost looked this morning like the eye is collapsing. The bird is eating and chirping...