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Our Mommy Goose has just hatched 12 goslings! We would like her and Daddy Goose to raise them. Along with a proud Aunty and Uncle Goose. Anything specific we should be aware of? Should we fence them or allow them reign of the garden? Should we supplement food? We have lost a number of chickens...

She has been doing a lot better these last few days with no sign of infection on the surface. The same area, however, has started inflating again. We will repeat the puncturing process. Are there any natural anti-biotics that you could suggest / that would work? Thank you!

Hi all. Just a quick update. Last night I was inspecting the area again and found that by gently tapping the bulge it sounded hollow. We continued with the bathing and applying cream for the swelling. This morning again I tried tapping it and confirmed that it definitely was hollow. We then...

Hi thanks so much for the reply! Her abdomen is not really swollen but it is quite hard. She is still eating, drinking and pooing. This morning it looks even worse, here are some pictures: We are giving her a warm bath every two hours for 25mins with Epsom salts. We are giving her calcium...

Hi there, I'm pretty sure our hen is egg bound. Has all the usual symptoms and is very uncomfortable but when I insert a lubricated finger in to her vent, I can not feel an egg anywhere. Up, down, left, right nothing. Has anyone possibly had this happen before?? Her vent area is quite distended...

Thanks so much for the great advice, much appreciated! I will adjust my roost space accordingly. I am thinking of getting 10 Bosvelder chickens.

Hi there everyone, So I'm a newbie and I am almost finished with my first coop (all from scrap I had around the farm). Please could you guys check out the pictures and advise me on a few things before I start painting. 1. My only ventilation is via the two windows on the front. Should I add...