Hi!! I have two silkies that have bumblefoot right on their middle pad. It’s not swollen looking, just the dark circle scab. I put gentian violet on it for now and plan on wrapping the roosts with hemp to make it easier on their feet.
do I absolutely have to take off the scab for them to heal...
Hi fellow chicken lovers!
We live in central Florida and are looking to start a black soldier fly farm to supplement our 9 hens! Would appreciate any and all insight on how to do this!
Hello! I am new to having chickens and would love some insight on the best way to feed my hens cost effectively. Currently feeding them Scratch and Peck brand feed but it’s pricey. Just started them on oyster shell also. They get scraps everyday and greens. I am interested in learning if it is...
It’s been a week now since I added two new pullets. I have 4 isa brown/novagen 3 silkies and now the 2 new barred rocks. The browns are 14 weeksish, and silkies and barred rocks around 11weeks. There’s not any massive conflict (blood, wounds). Most of the day the barred rocks are down in the run...
Okay soooo...I have 12 week old novagens/isa browns and 9 week old silkies. Just rehomed a roo and am replacing with a barred rock that is 6-9 weeks 🙃😂 the fever is real y’all. What’s the best way to add the newest member?