I had 2 roosters about 6 months old, Spanky (EE) and Spike (Wellsummer). While Spanky was trying to mate, Spike would go and attack him. When I came home today, after running to the store, Spanky had gotten his head torn off, by the dogs I'm guessing. The chicken run is side by side to the back...
Here are my 2 silkies at 9 weeks. Any guess? if not how old till they start showing signs?
Chick one
Chick 2
Neither one has any kind of comb to speak of!
I have an EE that is acting fine, but she holds her one wing up due to being extremely swollen under her wing. She is one month old Is it possible that she has gotten bit by something or is this some kind of disease? Should I separate her from the group or leave her with the others? This is the...
I have an EE that is acting fine, but she holds her one wing up due to being extremely swollen under her wing. She is one month old Is it possible that she has gotten bit by something or is this some kind of disease? Should I separate her from the group or leave her with the others? This is the...
I ordered 15 EE pullets from Double R Country store about 4 weeks ago. I received 17 chicks and I think one may be a Rooster. Any guesses.
Comb is growing and not on other chicks
Tail is longer and pointed unlike the others that look like "fans" for lack of a better word...
We are getting some jersey giants and are in the process of building the coop. We have used 2x2's in the past for our roost. Will these birds need something more like a 4x4 since they are heavier birds? Any thoughts will help.
Thanks,
Tracy
I bought two silkies about 7 weeks ago. I know it is hard to determine the sex of silkies, but I thought maybe someone could give me some idea to what I may have to look forward to. I am hoping for one of each. Thanks in advance.
Frenchie left, puffy right
Puffy
puffy
Frenchie
Frenchie