I'm devastated. One of my hens is showing all of the signs for Mareks and is not showing any signs of improvement.
I've kept her separated from the flock (in my house where it is warm) in a large dog crate for the past week and her symptoms are only woresening. I've given her warm Epsom salt...
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I have a hen named Kevin (think "Up"), who is my chicken bff--she is the sweetest, most curious little thing. I lucked into her by accident months ago but I can't remember what her breed was. Does anyone recognize her breed?
P.S. Don't mind the messy coop-- I was making improvements to...
Hi all! I came by these two beauties a while back, and now that I'm in the process of reducing my flock, I'm kicking myself for not remembering their breed. I remember them being a rare breed, but I cannot easily find their info online. Any help would be appreciated, thank you!
Dark one: Scary...
Hi all! I need your sexing help with Aya, my Ayam Cemani. I bought her when she was about six months old, which puts her at about eight months now, and she's had me wondering about her sex from day one. I'm new to this breed, so I could really use your help. She has been super loud and has...
Hi All! I have a couple of polish chickadees all from the same hatch that are 2 months old, with whom I refer to as my "Baby Littles", that I would love some help on determining who is a dude and who is a dudet. Here they are:
BL #1
BL #2
BL #3 *bantam* (omg, super roo, right!?
BL #4...
Hi all,
My baby Dorkasurous Rex is in a bad way-- I'm hoping you all can help.
1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.)
Silver Gray Dorking, 4 months and 4 days, I don't have another Dorking to compare her to, but she is one of...
All chickadees are about 6 weeks old. I'm interested in hearing what breed (s) as well as sex you think these litter are. Thank you all for your kind assistance!
Chickie 1
Chickie 2
Chickie 3
Chickie 4
Chickadee 5
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I have 5 svart hona chickies I hatched and I'm looking for help in identifying who is a pullet and who is a roo. Any help you may be able to give would be extremely appreciated!! I've taken pictures of two out of the three and I will take pics of territories last to soon.
Svart Hona 1...
I've already lost two of twelve and I'm heartbroken. I'm going to give you all as much info as I can and I'm sorry that this is going to get really long.
History + logistics: I purchased 12 frizzle silkie/cochin/polish chicks from a local reputable breeder that vaccinates newborn chicks for...
...and there is no recovery in sight!
When I was little I was lucky enough to have a bazillion animals as part of my family, including 14 hilarious Polish hens, and I have just never grown out of my love for animals (not that I would ever want to, anyways!).
I have three rescue dogs that I've...