Hello everyone, I had a baby chick hatch. We took it from the hens because one of our hens was pecking it. I put it under a heat lamp. I’m not sure what to do now!!!
Update:
She’s doing well, seems as if nothing ever happened. So I’m guessing she got really lucky and her behavior was just that she was in shock.. New learning experience for me! :wee
I’m honestly not too familiar with owls, I live in the desert in California. I always called them screech owls because all night I hear them screech in the trees.
We’ve always had owls around here, and I noticed a couple of them hanging around their area they run in lately. I always lock up my hens before dark. But last night I was later than usual. My mistake, but lesson learned. I just hope she survives any trauma or injury she may have. Might sound...
I wasn’t able to examine her that well after it happened as it was dark and I had a flashlight. I was able to look on her underside and under her wings looking for any puncture wounds. I keep a water mister on for the hens during the day, I noticed she was under the misters seemingly enjoying...
Last night I was late getting home to put my hens in their coop, where they stay safe at night. And sure enough I walked up on an owl attacking one of my hens. She’s not bleeding from anywhere and has no visible signs of injury. Although now all day she’s been walking around and seems sleepy...
Hello, I recently gave my hens terramycin mixed in their water... we may have had a couple sick chickens recently. They are all fine now. But, my question is, can I eat their eggs... I was told by my neighbor to not eat the eggs after they received antibiotics.. is this true?? And how long...
Hello everyone, I attached a photo of a chicken I have. Not sure what breed she is, tried researching online but unsuccessful. Anyone that can help?! Thank you!!