Yes, she was puffed up standing, but when I put her in my lap, she laid down with her head and neck completely stretched out on my leg like chicks do when they sleep. 3 days ago, I noticed that she had head lice and I bathed her and put down more First Saturday Lime in area she sleeps. Today was...
My Silkie pullet (or cockerel?) has a smelly nasal discharge that I’ve cleaned up 2 days in a row. I’ve seen her blow mucous bubbles from her nose. Her vocalizations sound like she has a cold. Advice?
I am seeking input on a situation I’m sure many new chicken keepers face. I am a new backyard chicken owner and did what I will never do again, get 4 chicks from Tractor Supply instead of sexed chicks from a hatchery. They are 12 weeks old and I now have a Cochin Bantam cockerel who started...