Hey BYC family!
My newest flock members are about 2 months old. I've been noticing they have been wondering around with their eye(s) closed frequently. Tonight the dark one has both eyes shut just sitting on the perch. After I investigated she opened them both but closed them again. I am...
We had a broody Rhode Island Red a couple summers ago. Took weeks to break her. We tossed her from the nest everytime we saw her there. We also have her dummy eggs to sit on which she devoted a few months to but eventually gave up on. She is over it now but never really laid too many eggs. We...
The rooster did recently figure out how to get into the area where this hen stays. This is the more dominate hen in the flock. I am trying some antibiotic cream and keeping a watchful eye for pecking.
I am somewhat new to owning chickens. This is my 4th year raising my flock and haven't had any serious issues yet.
My 2 year old white leghorn hen has some black scabs on her head, see attached pics. She acts normal and eats but I'm concerned she may have something serious going on. No other...
