We had a rooster mauled by dogs. He had deep bite wounds on his back and neck. His tail feathers were plucked, too.
When I first found him, I thought his head had been bitten off, but apparently it was defending itself by hiding its head. I couldn't help it but I felt sorry for him.
Anyway...
For everything it is like watching a tsunami. I have been watching it for three years. Hours are cut, shifts are eliminated, then layoffs, then plant closings... now, it hits me and my family. I will make less than half my salary Reduced from salary to hourly. We don't know how we can...
Are there any literature, website, or topics on HOW to sex a silkie? For example, are there any particular traits or features? I have seen experts do a great job. So there are characteristics to make a good guess?
I already know that "if it crows, it is a rooster" and "if it lays an egg, it...
Big cats seem to encroach upon humans when there isn't enough prey but the opposite is true, too. They may also be drawn to homes because of the smell of food or a food source. A grown deer is too much of a challenge for a cat. Big cats don't hunt with a challenge in mind, like all predators...
You say the "town does not allow chickens." Specifically, what do you mean?
This can mean anything. Is it law or is it just a public opinion or did someone tell you this?
Is there a code or ordinance that specifically bans chickens? If there is a livestock ban code, the code must have the...
Silkies are the nastiest, meanest chicken you can own
I am kidding.
Our NHRs are bossy, but they act more like kids fighting over a toy rather than killing each other. When I watch them it is hilarious. They are great birds and are very friendly towards us.
We joined at the same, too
Thank you all! I hail from Texas, btw.
Well, here is a run down
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Newish, my first chicken hatched in August of 2009
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Hmmmm, having trouble keeping count
4 Easter eggers
3 New...