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Ok so I ventured out and bought chicks from local tractor supply. Probably not a wise choice being now I'm down to 4 out of 10. First 4 came from tractor supply one died and the other 6 from rural King all but 1 died. I picked one up today just checking on them and I noticed a huge knot. I'll...

So as a fearful chick momma my nightmares have came true. Im losing my flock. Seemed one by one they were being attacked. A few dragged through our privacy fence into the fields. We fixed the fence and nothing else happened for a few days. Low and behold today found my rooster chest and innards...

Well I know this is gonna be a stupid question, but how can you tell a duck egg from a chicken egg? I have quite a bit of chickens that are laying and I have two chocolate Muscovy ducks who are in the laying age now. I have never had ducks before and this is a new experience. My girls will go...

SO AS MY TITLE HINTS AT, I HAVE SPOTS ON MY EGGS. IVE NEVER REALLY BEEN ABLE TO GET A ANSWER FROM PEOPLE HERE LOCAL AS TO WHY OR WHAT CAUSES THE RED SPOTS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SHELLS. AM I DO SOMETHING WRONG? ALSO IVE NOTICED A FEW EGGS HAVE ACTUAL BLOOD SPOTS IN THEM. ITS NOTHING BIG, BUT...

Got a few new birds. Can anyone tell me what they may be

So I've watched many videos on YouTube where people say they ferment their chicken feed. Is this ok and what's the process? Does it really help cut costs? Also noticed alot of people say they feed their chickens meat. I mean I know they eat bugs and lizards and things but is it ok to feed them...

so I have a question. I have a few 6 month old polish cockerels that are pretty amazing. but one!!! this cockerel cockadoodle doos all day long and all night. what can I do about the night time craziness. it doesn't bug me but it may my neighbors. is this normal activity for them or is something...

This two lovely ladies I'm so unsure of as they are a new breed to me. Can anyone tell me what they are?

So I have one polish rooster who wants to mount every blessed hen in the yard but 3 and guess what...they are freakin polish hens. Is this normal for polish to "mess" with everything but their own or is it they just haven't tried.

ok so my love of chickens had me purchase a surprise box from cackle. I got a few birds that honestly I am unsure of what breed they are. how do you tell the difference in coloration between a barred rock and a Dominique. can anyone lend a hand.

so by the title of this thread you will indeed see an explanation of my sweet innocent silkie….YEA RIGHT!!! So my flock of babies, I have a few ages. My silkie is of the oldest flock. They are almost 2 yrs old. She has been a delightful and calm baby until recently. Back in June we purchased...

I am currently looking for female silver Appleyard ducks. Can either be ducklings or up to a year old. I am also looking really for any healthy ducks, as my interests in these beautiful animals has bloomed. I have chickens and definitely don't mind the work it takes to care for them. I am in...

So i decided to order a surprise box back in june. To my surprise i got two beautiful ducks. I know they are silver appleyards but unsure of the sex. Looking at the pictures can someone help me determine what they are? one beak is lighter then the other. They follow each other around and if get...

So me and my husband decided to get a hatchery surprise box and to our surprise two ducklings. They are now almost 2 months and finally we could identify them. Silver appleyards!!! I think they are the cutest things alive, but I'm wondering what can we expect. Are they good layers, or meat...

Howdy ho fellow bird lovers. Im new to this place figured I would stop through and look for some advice. Ive just recently ventured in to raising other types of chickens besides Rhode Island Reds. Its been a treat as well as a long battle. Just like people each chicken definitely has their own...

so I have the most beautiful chickens ever. The older batch is over a year old and the youngins are at 8 months old. For the longest they were all laying eggs I would get a dozen a day. I recent bought new baby chicks back in June. Since they have arrived, the big ones stopped laying so much. Is...