This could be CRD (Chronic Respiratory Disease) which is very common in young chickens. I'm not an expert on this so I can't tell you much, but I have been reading up on it because I think some of my chicks might have it. I'd suggest googling it. Some advice I'll give you though, keep these...
I just got a chick from a breeder a couple days ago. It is a two month-old Silkie. I noticed today (it wasn't like this when I bought the chick) that on the right side, under the wing, there is this air-filled pouch-like lump. It feels like a small balloon under the skin right above the chick's...
Thank you all for your kind words.
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Thanks CarolJ, you really made me feel better about what I did...
Sorry about your roo, those darn hawks can be terrible!
Beth G. :
I took some pic's of the girls out having fun in the sun with the kids
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I know it wasn't the best choice but I'm a young teenager who was home alone so I couldn't use my gun, I didn't want to have to deal with something more bloody, all my supplies were right there, and he was so limp already that I figured it'd be easiest....
Today I went outside to find one of my favorite silkie chickens lying on the floor of the coop, practically ripped to shreds. And the worst part is that he was still barely alive. I could see him twitching and breathing out of his beak. I couldn't bare to see him suffer so.... I made myself...
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How much exactly is one horse scoop?
Average plastic horse feed scoop is 2-3 quarts. If you are feeding good, then I would suggest worming them.
ok thanks!
Lately I've been worrying a little bit about my two emus. They seem kind of on the skinny side. I'm not sure if maybe I'm not feeding them enough? Lately I've been having problems with out goats hopping the fence into their pasture and eating all of their food so I've been letting them eat all...
So today my dad came home with a few button quail. He says he was in an old mexican market and a man had a ton he was giving away. They aren't in the best condition-- the feathers are all knotted and some missing-- but they seem healthy otherwise. I don't know much about button quail so I have...
The emus are doing great! I've really been enjoying watching their funny dancing and OH THEY LOVE TO SWIM! They are so cute flip flopping around in the baby pool!
I love these silly girls!
We are really trying to sell a couple of llamas ASAP. We have two adult male, intact llamas for sale. One is white, one is black and white. They are friendly and will eat out of your hands. One is halter broke. They were just recently sheared.. They are up to date with all of their shots and...