My first Ameraucana was very tame and would come into the house to visit. She didn't think she was a chicken and would not lay eggs with the other birds. Years later I now have 7 hens and 2 roosters. The two roosters are brothers but totally different in temperament and color. The splash roo is...
Quote:
I have a couple Black Sex Links. Beautiful birds and they lay huge eggs too.
This morning the bird was running from me in the bathtub, first time she showed any interest in what was going on around her. Time to kick her outside and take my shower back. I'm gonna keep her by herself...
I drained the bird this morning and it ate well too. I've had her in the bathtub till now. I need a shower in the morning so I will put her outside by herself.
She is evidently a broiler chicken. Don't know how she will fit in but at least I see a future for her now.
Someone gave me a chicken last night with a distended stomach area so I came here and read this thread. This morning I did take a needle and drain it. The liquid was a little yellow, not clear. I have her in the bathtub and it's still draining on it's own.
I'm not sure if she will make it or...
The two I have laying now do that. The other four that haven't laid yet don't.
I guess if I see them squatting down it may mean they are ready to lay eggs?
And which end of the egg comes out first? The pointy end or round end?
If they are truly feral cats you really can't blame them for doing what they can to eat. However, should you choose to trap them please don't release them someplace else. That's just as inhumane as whomever first dumped them. You'd need to take them to the pound or find someone who will take...