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Hi All, I have been trying to catch a rat for the last 2 weeks and cannot believe what has been happening! We have had rats before in our barn and have always gotten rid *with snap traps* as they are close to our chickens and don't want them stealing the eggs or passing on any nasty's! We use...

Hi all and thanks for the comments and advice, It has been nearly four days now and for the 1st 2 full days I did leave the birds where I found them. but it was in fact in my fireplace and the only way the parents are able to come to their aid was down the chimney. For the rest of the days I...

Here is a photo of the Baby Jackdaws, which are a member of the crow family, They have some cat food around their mouths as I could not stand the chirping any longer. I have now moved them outside to a safe location so if mum is about she will be able to find them better - but i have not seen...

Hi Everyone! Two days ago my dog found a baby jackdaw in our unused fireplace in one of our outbuildings. It was unharmed but had a ride around the garden in my dogs mouth till i realised what was happening and got him to drop it. for the last two days it has been sat in a little box with...

I've just had my first hatch from a broody hen and she was very serious about sitting on the eggs. She sat the whole time with out any food or water at all untill the chicks hatched yesterday and then she sorted herself out. I did isolate her but she had food and water with her and she was not...

Hi everyone! I've had my white Silkie hen sat on 13 eggs which were due to hatch today, I isolated her as some of my other hens can be a bit nasty. Went down yesterday to check everyone was ok and noticed the Mummy Hen had moved and was now looking very pleased with herself and was chirping. I...

Thanks I will do that, I don't think there is a problem with the eggs being fertile as I have seen it happening and I could see her vent. How long can I keep the eggs after I have taken them away? Thanks

Hi everyone, I have a young silkie hen who has just started laying. She now has 10 eggs and still doesn't seem to want to sit on them. Twice I have found her sat on them for a few hours in the morning but the rooster seems to coax her out and thats it! Its only her and the cock atm as haven't...

Hi Thanks for the comments, Ive been away for a few weeks I will get some closer pics today and post ASAP. I rescued the Roosters from a lady who has had them for a year but she was given them by a friend so the age is unknown but at least 2 years old.

I am going on holiday tomorrow and a French friend is looking after my 5 chickens for 2weeks. They are free range in the garden which is chicken proof ( Or so i thought)!!! I decided to clip their wings so he wouldn't have any worries about them going in the trees. 4 were caught with little fuss...

This is the Rooster, Not the best of pics but you can see the coloring. I will get a good pic of the Hens and post later.

Hi I Have 3 hens, they are all Black but when you get close the feathers have a blue/green tint on them they are very pretty. I don't know what breed they are as I am English living in France altho I know some French my language skills did not reach so far as to ask the lady at the weekly market...

Hi Is there an age limit for meat birds? I have a few layers and a Rooster but the Rooster is getting on a bit would like to let a younger one have a go. I dont want to just get rid of the older Rooster and have come to the decision using him as meat would give him more of a purpose. Im not...

Hello! Im Rynn, English born but living in France. Ive finally got enough space to have a few free range chickens. I joined the BYC as my partner isnt as interested in the chickens as me and I would like a few ppl to share my experiences with and also get some advice when needed.