I don’t think it’s the hens doing it. I haven’t see them do it and they all get along quite well. I don’t see any small bugs on him. Will mites be visible? Maybe I’ll treat for that to be safe.
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my bantam Phoenix rooster seems to be plucking feathers out in the vent area. I also noticed blood as well. Does anyone have any idea what this could be?
Thanks for your replies!
She is on grower feed and eats the ducks grower pellets too which is why I didn't think it was low protein. I'll cook her some scrambled eggs tomorrow and maybe get plain greek yogurt with added protein.
Do you think it is because she will be laying soon that her body...
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My black Austrolorp's has been plucking her breast feathers out. A couple weeks ago she came down with sour crop and I noticed she threw up some feathers. She made a full recovery but lately I noticed her throwing up again and her crop seems full of fluid. I tried clearing her crop by...
I have had mine for a month and a half and she is exactly how you described. like sketchy and timid. ALTHOUGH, the last week me and my son have been spending more time down there bringing treats and talking to her. Tossing treats to her over the rest of the flock that will come right up to us...
I would love some information on Azur blue chickens if anyone has it?? I can’t find much. I just got one and the thing jumped and climbed over a 7 foot fence! I was chasing it around the yard. Do they fly or just jump high?? Good Lord. I put it in the coop until I figure out what to do.
I thought khaki at first but then the white appeared on its chest which lead me to wonder swedish blue. My brother hatched the eggs he got from a farm and attached is a picture from the farm. you can see the ducks in the back with white chests. Im thinking its related but not sure the breed.y