I've had a couple of my hens have this problem. One lasted about 2 months and then dies. The other only lasted about 10 days.
If this should happen again does anyone know what it is and how to treat it?
The hens seemed to be fine except for the big (tumor) on the back end.
Thanks for help.
Owen
I have 5 grown chickens now and plan on adding a bunch more chicks in February or March. I'd like to incorporate the brooder as part of the coop itself. The bottom area where the door is on left side as you see in photo is where I'd like to build it in. The area is 2 feet high by 4 feet by 4...
I'm sure someone has come across this before. Please tell me what this problem isI'm sure someone has come across this before. Please tell me what this problem is. .
This is the semi final coop after 3-4 revisions to keep adding footage. We started out with a 4x4 foot inside and a 4x10 foot run underneath. Then I added on another 4x4, 2 story area with the wooden door. That then became a duplex with the big girls on top and babies on the bottom. Eventually...
The chicks are 8 weeks old now. I did a new photo session a few days ago before they went outside. They love the new coop so far. Here are the new pics. Can you tell if boys or girls?If boys they have to go. Not allowed in my neighborhood. Also, what breeds are they?
Thanks for the input.
Owen
Chicks are two weeks old. We have the brooder heat lamp on constantly. In the day we add another room light to make it look different that just the red light.
When can we start to train the chicks to sleep at night with no light at all?
They all seem to be very happy but definitely play and...
Need some help. Just got these new chicks. As first timers we have no idea of which breeds they are. Can someone help please? I think the first one might be a Black Astrolorp but not quit sure. Thanks for the help.