We've had chickens now for a couple of years. I have a hen who is lethargic and easier than normal to approach. I looked her over and I believe she has Vent Gleet. This is easily researched and seems treatable. My problem is, when I first inspected her I gently but firmly held her like a...
We're new to raising quail or any birds from eggs. Our first batch of quail chicks hatched about 5 weeks ago. The heat lamps are off and I'm looking to put them outside in the quail pen. There are 15 in this batch and 15 existing adults. The pen is a 6X12 dog kennel with mesh netting and...
We recently had a runt hatch. Little bugger wouldn't give up and eventually ate and drank regularly. Though smaller, it feathered out and is one of the flock. Still a bit early to say what will become of her when she's old enough to lay eggs. What ended up happening to yours?