Cool pictures. I'm sure they are all very quick to evade rats, and whatever else that tries to get them. They ARE smart birds, as we all know.
Was that an aquatic labra-chicken ? I think I had one of them once. Lol.
He's always near the computer asking for some grubs, or raw pistachios. His favorite, along with chia seeds.
Oh, all my birds HATE that Dr. Pol stuff. Pffft ! I put some out for the crows, they didn't even want it ! 😆 It's important to me to know the best blends for my birds. People should...
I can answer this question for everyone: He was clearly caught against his will, sent to me, after ejecting his tail feathers to escape. Lol. The other hypothesis is they wanted to fit him in the box. But he's VERY pretty, and happy now. I've had him, wow, nearly 5 years?? it makes him I think 6...
Oh, just incase anyone else comes to this difficulty with their chicken/hen I copied the situation from my computer that all should know about :
Calcium is important for hens that can't lay or experience prolapses because it supports proper muscle function and eggshell formation. When a hen is...
I'm signing off now. Gotta force myself to fall asleep. (I work nights, when my birds sleep. all for the birds !!)
I wish all you bird lovers to do well, sleep well, and enjoy your loved ones.
Good night.☺️ I enjoyed taking w/you all.
I'm laughing, because I have silkies, and they [my other birds] sure think they get better treatment and I get it ! 🤭 Other birds are always getting in their area thinking the grass is always greener. (I say, It's ALL the same, you guys !!)
It all has to do with territory.
Start the young ones, as we all know; off to a side area where they can see the others. Then allow them to slowly enter the pecking order.
I think the fights quell with enough "private" to the side "I call on this feeder, A-hole" situation. Lol.
Then with the...
You'd be surprised on how eager their excellent eyes are, and "Catch it" reactions are ! It's all protein they need, anyway. Don't fret. it's okay. Most wild mice are not ridden with any disease. Depending on where you live, and the environment the mouse scavenges from; you can judge how...
I would have said Barred Plymouth rocks. They really are so sweet.
I got mine from Purely Poultry. I don't know how everyone feels about them, but I got great stock (" ") from them. No problems.
They also are great layers. And very smart. I had mine with word commands, no fence, and knowing...
I gave a "Thumbs up" because it's the best thing to do. Yes. They will peck at anything red, or fleshy.
But I do feel for you as well. I still have a bunch of cool birds. Two Silkies, and Chukar partridges, which all get along. Along with my Red Golden. Who scraped the inside of my ears with...
I'm sorry this happened to you. I had a hen, "Lovey" (like from Gilligan's Island, Lol) that got that. I have lousy vet choices here, most vets specialize here in cats & dogs. They put her to "her peace" but i wished something could have been done. So sorry to hear of this about your bird.
Thing...
I found out later, now that this is 3 years later that DON'T BUY JUMBL incubators, people !
Due to the rectangular shape, the air does not circulate, nor the heat. Out of 10, you may get 2 eggs to hatch.
DO NOT BUY these. If they are still on the market.
Best bet are the round ones...
I know this is an old thread. But it gives me a giggle, since I have a very domesticated young male Chukar, and he won "Alpha" in my home. I considered tying his mates leg, too. She's a bit jumpy. Lol. Thing is, they take everything seriously. They don't forgive. They don't forget.
They are...
Please, anyone considering the Jumbl egg incubator: DONT. The temps are not consistent, airflow, and heat all wrong. Just DONT.
Best luck I have is with the circular Mana Pro version. I spent around $160.00+ or so for it, but all eggs were healthy, and the chicks hatched without "problems", so...
For Chukar lovers, like me; Cuckars LOVE Chia seed. Yep. Along with crunched to eating size raw pistachios. Sometimes raw pecans. I can't get them to like Dr. Pol stuff. Nope. Kinda really frustrating, actually. I may feed it to the wild crows outside !
I use the Manna Pro Gambird Showbird...
I honestly have no idea what happened to this poor bird. But it looks like a terrible infection.
I'd hope maybe you could take it to a vet. I know they are expensive. I have a lot of birds, but I don';t let them out to get "outside" infections.
I'd try using a warm compress over the eyes, make...