Yes, they were quarantined for an extended period and were examined for signs of illness, chicken fleas, bumble foot, etc.. I've integrated a few times over the years and have a checklist of what to do and look out for. I just didn't anticipate one of the older established girls getting a...
Hello, everyone!
As the title says, I have a hen with an injured comb and wattle, and her right eye is swollen shut. I've been integrating some rescues into my flock, and have been keeping an eye on everyone during their limited but increasing time together. Yesterday one of my relatives let...
My mother's female mallard, Little Bossy, had her first lay last year. She laid right on time (between mid-March and the end of July), and with the exception of the first few eggs being soft, the rest were normal and there were no problems at all.
She started to lay again about a week ago, and...