I think my chick has spraddle leg. I'm trying to hobble it. However- the legs lay too far infront, instead of splayed to the side. It flutter kicks it's legs but can't seem to get them under itself. Even hobbled I set it laying down so it's on top of its feet like it should be-- and two seconds...
Okay so now I have another question. I have what I think to be splay leg on a chick. However instead of going out to the side it's legs stick out too far infront and it just flails them up and down (like we would kick our legs to swim) and can't get them underneath. Do I Ned to hobble?
I'm hatching 11 chickens in a homemade incubator. Today is day 20. I noticed one external pip today at 4pm. Three hours later nothing more it's the same size... Is this normal or cause for concern?!! I'm definitely a nervous "momma"... Day 21 seems to be taking FOREVER!!
Hi everyone! Brand new here :) I've been looking for Dorkings like crazy and everywhere seems to be done till spring and I can't seem to find a breeder near South Carolina. Any help? Any one have chicks or hatching eggs?!
Hi! I'm brand new to this site and to chickens in general really. We just butchered our meat chickens yesterday and now that our house is built I have been given the okay for layers. The problem is-- I'm a bit passionate when it comes to animals :) I'm very much about getting heritage breeds and...