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It's funny... I never really thought about it, or had a problem with the spurs and comb until my friends began to question me. They wanted to make sure I wasn't confused, and that "She" wasn't a "He"... like I wouldn't know because she was LAYING EGGS! LOL! Thank you for the answers.

Hi all, I have a leghorn hen about 2 years old and she has spurs like a rooster! Her comb is large like a rooster...but she does lay eggs! Is this normal for this breed? Just curious about this. Very entertaining.

To Miss Fluffy Puffy, Just curious... how did you know this was a Silkie mix? We have three roosters on the property, and I am hoping the father is my while Silkie, and the mother is my Buff Silkie. Unfortunately, it could be a Silkie Mama, and a Brahma Papa. I just don't know... LOL! Either...

This little chick had a long hatch, but is doing quite well. It arrived at 2:45 this morning. What a cutie!

Thank you! I trimmed her this morning. She seems to be doing great! Thank you all for the input!

I considered trimming her beak to make it easier for her to eat. Any suggestions on how to do it? I certainly don't want to cause her more discomfort. My girls are definitely important to me, and I consider them pets. Input is definitely appreciated. Thanks!

Thank you. I had considered making her some kind of moist mash. She seems to be able to pick up scratch if I put it on top of the shavings in the coop. I think I will make her some special treats with some oatmeal and strawberries... just to give her some extra nourishment.

I have a hen with a very twisted beak. So far, she is thriving (she's six months old), but I wonder if the deformity will make it difficult for her to eat in the future. I will try to attach a photo so I can get some opinions on what to do for her. Thank you for your help!

I just put a little more Blue Kote on her this morning to assure that there is no blood showing. She is feisty, and mingling right back with the flock. I am still amazed at how well shes doing! This is such a wonderful site, with such helpful members. Thank you!

WOW! These birds are amazing! She is doing great. Actually, I can't seem to keep her from the other chicks, so I have allowed her back into her coop. I had her separated, but she kept pushing through to get to the other chicks. Even my son was amazed with how good she looks! Thank you for...

Unfortunately, these two are the only ones left from my hatch this summer. I lost 2 to a raccoon, and lost two of my adult ladies to an unknown predator. I was hoping I wouldn't have to take extreme measures with them, but seeing that there are only three adult hens, I think I need to get rid...

Thank you. I guess it's not uncommon to have them slow down or take a break in the winter. I did put a light on a timer so they get more daylight. I am averaging about 1 egg a day. Not too bad for only having three adult hens left.

Thank you for the suggestions and comfort. I will keep you posted!

I have chicks that are almost 3 months old. I have been trying to integrate them into the coop with my older birds. I put up a baby gate around them so that they could see each other, but not hurt each other. The past week or so, I have been letting the little ones out during the day. The...

I have chicks that are almost 3 months old. I have been trying to integrate them into the coop with my older birds. I put up a baby gate around them so that they could see each other, but not hurt each other. The past week or so, I have been letting the little ones out during the day. The...

I need help here! I have two six-month old roosters. They do not seem aggressive towards me yet, but they are really tearing my older hens up. These boys are out of control! They have my hens (minus their surrogate mother hen) all upset and stressed out. Everyday, they brutally attack the...

So, about a month ago, I moved my crew into their new, larger house. The move went reasonably well, and I think they are enjoying their new space. It only took several trips to the old coop at night to bring that back before they got that this was their new home. Anyway, the biggest problem I...

My girls are ALWAYS standing at my back door, looking in with envy. It breaks my heart! I am such a sucker for those cuties! Even if they are half-way across the yard, as soon as they see me walk by the back door (large, glass, French doors), they come running as if to say, "Let us in, Mom!"...

Thank you for the replies. We have 4 Silkies, 2 Brahmas, 2 Plymouth Rocks (had three, but one died shortly after arriving), and 3 Australorps. Their names are Legolas, Moon, Snowflake, Bashful, Curious, Frodo, Midge, Oreo, Pip, and two unnamed. We are watching their personalities bloom, then...

Hi Jesse, I am new to BYC, too. Nice to have you on here. Enjoy those chicks!