Today I heard squawking coming from my free range chickens outside, and going out to look I saw what looked like a ferret chasing after one of my chickens while the other one stood still and squawked for help. It was either a mink or a weasel, I’m unsure, but I’m leaning toward mink. When I came...
My first experience with chickens started with 4, 2 adults, 2 babies. I had a very positive experience and they seemed happy and content. After they died I waited awhile and eventually my boyfriend and I decided to get more. Only 2 this time. They are cinnamon queen chickens, both about a week...
So I recently got two baby chicks. They're about a week old. Two days ago I noticed a lump leaning off to the side of her neck. I did some research and figured out it was most likely an impacted crop. I fed her some oil and water while massaging it. In the morning it was gone. Then later that...