There were a lot of yolks- about 3 or 4 good sized ones and several more smaller ones. We had been getting less eggs lately, but I have 3 other barred rocks so I couldn't tell which one was laying. 🤦🏼♀️ I use all flock since I have roosters in with the hens, but I'm not sure if that contributed...
One of my barred rocks started with panting yesterday mid morning. She was sluggish and not eating or drinking. By evening she was gone. I did a necropsy, and there was a large mass of yellow fat (?) in her abdomen and surrounding her gizzard. It looked like a bunch of yolks in her oviduct as...
Thanks for all the helpful info. I just brought the polish home and have separated her from the cemani. It appears that the cemani has somehow injured her leg. It looks like a tendon injury as I couldn't feel anything broken. She walks fine for a while then the leg sort of juts out to the side...
I have a 9 week old pullet separated from the rest of my flock-all are 12 weeks-and am getting a new pullet tomorrow. She should be about 8 or 9 weeks. I was going to add the newbie (a polish) in with my other 9 week old (Ayam Cemani/Orpington mix). Other than the quarantine time and possible...
It's been a life changing experience. Living in close quarters really makes you examine what is important. Namely, a bathtub. But seriously, ditching TV and having quality family time is worth it. Also, the chickens...
So here is my bantam pullet from TSC. I can't figure out which breed she is...help! She's very fast so getting a good picture is tricky. Very small comb and no visible wattles yet at 10 weeks old. The darker than feathers almost look laced, and I noticed today there are some darker brown-maybe...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I had 10 chickens over 6 years ago, but ended up giving them away after my daughter was born. I'm happy to say I've got a new flock now!
(2) How many chickens do you have right now? 19
(3) What breeds do you have?
Mille Fleur...