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I was wondering if anyone thinks that the brand/type of feed given to ducklings can affect the smelliness of the little darlings? I know it makes a HUGE difference with my chicks. The ducklings are precious but oh. my. goodness are they stinky little critters. Actually, my mallard babies...

I have three Silver Laced Wyandottes. We named them Sophia, Josephine, and Gertrude. Gertrude's comb is developing a bit differently than her sisters so we are wondering if she is really a he. What do you all think??? Thanks for taking a look Sophia Gertrude???

I'm very excited! We will be getting 6 this year and see where that takes us! I can't wait to see the little guys

My husband and I are thinking about building our coop so that it has a run on either side. That way we can use one side for chickens and the other for a garden, alternating annually. The coop will be about 66 sq ft and the runs will be 160 each, with access to under the coop for shade. We...

Two of my three EE's are exhibiting symptoms. If it is coccidiosis is amprolium the best option and should I switch to a medicated feed? 1) What type of bird , age and weight. 3 weeks old, Easter Eggers 2) What is the behavior, exactly. Feathers fluffed up, looking hunched and cold, still...

One of my 2 day old white crested black polish chicks has a few issues: pasty butt, protruding vent, bloody nostril (just one and just a little), and now he has developed a big blister like thing just above his right wing. At first I though it had been picked raw but upon closer inspection I...

We have to pick them up at 12:30!!! My husband just finished the brooder yesterday. It will convert into a tractor run after the fuzzi butts no longer need it. What a great guy he is! I will post pics later today hopefully!!! SO EXCITED We ordered 8 buff silkies, 2 golden polish, 3 white...

We have three Ameraucana pullets we bought from our local feed store. They have been doing great so far but as time passes one is turning into a real bully. They will be two weeks old this weekend. The other two are little sweeties. This one though, goodness she just pecks and pushes and...

Well, we picked up our first chicks today, 3 americauna pullets. I will post pics later, they are so stinkin' cute! They seem exhausted after the ride home from the feed store. I had no idea three little chickies could create so much noise, the ride home was LOUD. All three have found the...