Hey!
I am going to be showing my 5 month old Salmon Faverolle pullet this August at our local Fair. We are required to pose our bird before beginning showmanship- my pullet is super sweet, and I have been working with her for a few weeks. Any tips on training her to hold a pose for about 20...
Hello!
I have 14 White Leghorn and Black Laced Silver Wyandotte pullets for sale. I have way too many, and I need to downsize. I ordered these chicks for my 4-H project, but the hatchery sent many extras They are 1 1/2 months old. I am asking $5.00 each. I am in Lowell Michigan area. Let me...
Hey! Have you heard of Fibromelanistic chickens? They are all black. Like Ayam Cemanis. Can you help me list a few other chicken breeds that contain this genetic mutation? Thanks!
Hello!
I am getting into Geese, and had a pretty random question.
So, I order a trio of Toulouse Geese. They are coming April 1st. I would really love to bring them to our local Fair in August (8-4-19), but I am worried that they might not be fully feathered. Does anyone have any pictures of...
Hey all.
I have a 9 week old Silkie with twisted neck. The saddest thing to see, ever! :( Although the past few days, he has begun eat and drink again ... YAY! He has also begun to lift his head and neck more often, for longer periods of time. But when he is scared or alone, he "clams up", or...
Hello!
My lovely Silkies here are about 7 weeks old. From the pictures, can you tell if I might have any girls or boys? I am showing these at Fair in August, and would like these to be big enough and the RIGHT GENDER ;) Anything helps. Thanks in advance!
Thanks you everyone. Would it be dangerous to treat my birds that are NOT sick, and are NOT showing symptoms? I had to cull some birds, due to their severity. I was told that it was possibly mycoplasma gallisepticum or infectious coryza. All birds were exposed. Could I just treat the exposed...
Hello everyone!
I have some Tylan 200, and a respiratory going through my flock. Could I give some of the Tylan 200 to the other birds that are NOT sick, just as a preventative?
If so, what dosage do you recommend?
Thanks!
Oh man. This had to be the year :hit I have added two batches of laying hens this year. I will definitely look into those diseases. Would I need to .... KILL all of my chickens if it is coryza?
Good morning.
I have a serious question, that if anyone could help me out with, it would be greatly appreciated.
So, about last week, my 1 year old ISA Brown hen was on the roost, when I was doing chores. I heard a weird snoring sound, and tracked it down to her. then, I noticed that one of her...
I have the opportunity to buy some Guinea keets at our local TSC. I would love your help to learn what I need to know about Guinea fowl. I know a good amount of info already, but such things as personal advice, personal advice based on experiences and etc. would be greatly appreciated! Anything...
Hello!
I just brought home 2 Americauna hens ( they look exactly the same!), and they are just under 1 year old. Anyhoo, I was watching them playing in their pen, and one of the hens got atop of the other Americauna hen and begin to mate like a Rooster! Their combs are small, their feathering...