Hi! Okay so one of my RIR's lower back is bald and looks red maybe irritated. I was wondering if it's because I only have three adult hens and the rooster may be "mounting" her too much? What do y'all think?
Plz help! Any and all input on their breed and/or gender is appreciated!
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Thanks! And sorry if pics are a bit blurry :(
okay so my hen was setting on eggs and one didn't hatch. Well she kept setting in it for a bit and she left with the other chicks. Well upon examination, I realized the chick was trying to hatch out of its shell. Well, I helped it and now I tried to give it to the hen and she rejected it. Now I...
Prob not since these babies are only 2 days old, but any guesses? Thanks!
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Okay so I'm so happy that my hen, Sheila, hatched out 12 babies!!!! I want sure at first, but she turned out to be a great momma, and I'm glad I decided to try out a broody hen for the first time! Here are the three color variations of the twelve chicks:
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Hello there! I'm an Oklahoman girl who loves her chickens like family. I'm currently raising a variety of 28 teenage chicks. Also, I have three adult hens, two adult roosters, and one adult male guinea. I'm new to BYC, but I'm so excited to become a member in a community that shares the same...