I have a young rooster that has grown too heavy for my ladies. He is rough and just jumps on when mounting. A Buff Orphington ..I also have a Buffy hen that he has injured.
she can stand and walk a few steps,,but that is about it. I have put her in a large pen where she can see the other...
I have 3 beautiful American Dominique roos that need a home NOW!! Too many boys for too few girls!!
They are about 17 to18 weeks old & ready to establish a flock of their own.
Each of them has shown to be good providers..calling the hens when treats are found..watching over the hens as...
I have a Pekin Duck that has a huge swelling on her foot. It looks like a cyst , is soft & none tender. I thought to lance it, but am afraid of infection as she loves to go in the duck pond & we all know how clean those are!
Any hints or ideas..I really do not want to make duck soup of her..but...
Greetings from Southern Colorado. My little holding is called Stonebound Acres as that is what seems to grow best here..rocks or more honestly shale..lots & lots of shale!
I had gotten rid of all my birds & other critters with the idea of traveling. Then the cost of fuel & my DH health...