Monday morning I came out to my Lemon Cuckoo Orpington with what looks like prolapse vent. I brought her in and soaked her in an Epson Salt bath and cleaned her vent. Upon cleaning it, I discovered that the 'ball' hanging out was all full of poop. I cleaned it out as much as I could, and the...
Welcome to my photography thread! As anyone who has seen my watermark must know, my photographer name is Duckwing Photography. I will be posting most of my pictures watermarked to protect my photography. I am Autistic and I struggle with Dyslexia, which gives me a unique view in photography. (I...
Good morning. I have a Black Copper Marans hen that isn't doing well this morning. She's all fluffed up and inactive. (I was able to walk right up to her and pet her without her moving.) Is there a way anyone could help and identify what is wrong?
Things noted:
Her crop was empty. (This...
For awhile, I have been having issues with inserting links. Everytime I fill in the link and the name for the link, it would insert it at the start of my post, instead of where I was trying to insert it. This is an issue on more than one device, so I would either copy and paste it from where it...
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2024 Valentine's Day Contest Series
Cutest Couples Photo Contest
Poultry Edition Edition
Ends on February 17th, 2024
The most romantic day of the year is fast approaching -...
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BYC's 15th Annual New Year's Day Hatch-Along - 2024
Holiday Decorations Photo Contest
Ends January 2nd, 2024
It's the holiday season and time for you to show off your holiday decorating...
Starting Sunday morning, I noticed my hen's comb was all purple. I brought her inside and her color returned. Every morning since hand I've been noticing her comb becoming more purple. This morning she was very inactive. Her comb was its purplist, she was very light and weak. She kept her eyes...
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Flappers & Fliers Photo Contest
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Fluffy Butt Photo Contest
Ends on November 30th, 2023
Never enter the photo contests because your fluffy fowl won't pose for you? Your...
Introducing Tribute, my new rooster:
(I hope to get better pictures soon.)
Yesterday morning I got up to the sound of a crow that was awfully close. Come to find out this little guy was behind my coop, apparently abandoned. My suspect is someone had gotten pullets, and this one started...
My Black Split-Lavender Orpington (Midnight) hasn't been herself lately. She's been standing alone and inactive, even when allowed to free range. She won't even take a dust bath like everyone else. Yesterday I noticed her vent leaking a whitish liquid. Today, I found something next to her...
Paws & Claws ~A Wolf RP~
Idea by @DandelionTheWolf & @Mary Poopins Love
RP = Role Play
Pack Name: Dune Pack
Far along the wooded coast of the Yukon run a wild pack of free-spirited wolves. These wolves rule their territory with their loyalty to their pack and their love for freedom. This...
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Broodies & Their Babies Photo Contest
Ends June 30th, 2023, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
Many of our members here have had a hen go broody, and springtime usually means broody hens and new...
I have this year-old Olive Egger hen (Valerie) who is mounting my other hens like she's a rooster. How can I stop this without getting a rooster? It's getting to the point that some of my hens' backs are loosing feathers, which is one of the reasons why I don't want a rooster right now.
Facts...
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14th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along
Hatching Chick Photo Contest
Ends April 16th, 2023
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This weekend we're supposed to be getting record breaking cold. On my weather site, I'm seeing -22°F on one night and a -30°F wind chill warning. I've been hearing from other sources that the wind chill is going to be -60°F.
Typically, I advise against heat lamps during the winter and refuse...
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2023 Valentine's Day Contest Series
Some Poultry Are Red, Some Are Blue, But Let's Not Forget, They Can Be Barred Too!
Ends on February 19th, 2023
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Macy, my Cuckoo Maran unexpectedly passed away. :hit:hit:hit She just turned seven months old and was known as "The Brains of the Operation". Macy was my smartest hen in my flock. She even knew a trick that no other chicken I've ever owned knew. Macy was named after my first Cuckoo Maran hen...
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Flapper & Fliers Photo Contest
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There's nothing more majestic than a bird in flight. The gorgeous extension of the...