Sound like they are gong thru a molt every six months instead of once a year. They can do this if their molts are very light. Try beefing up their protein maybe this will help get them back on track.
ShanandGem the tails look a bit high not enough of a angle and backs look a bit short which would account for the high tail set. I'm no expert as I'm just learning as well.
I just lost my husband 8 weeks ago to pancreatic cancer he had chemo for 18 months. Is was very hard on him and me. He lost about 70 lbs. Went from 160 to about 90 lbs when he passed. Good luck and prayers for your mother.
any one complaining about lack of rain I will be happy to send you some of ours. We have had about two and half inches in the last few days. ( Since Monday). My pen are flooded, I have muddy feet and very unhappy chickens. It has been in the upper 80's to low 90's as well so very humid as...
May have injured the eye some how. Scratched, poked it, or got something in it. If you can try flushing it out. If it is scratched it will need medication in order to get better, that you will need to get from a vet.
Chooks Man Just because one person has to start trouble the rest of us are learning from your experience and value your opinions on our birds. Just took what they say with a grain of salt. Thanks for your help and intrest in this breed and trying to maintain its purity.
This is suppose to be a Wheaton pullet I believe it is a Cockerel
This is my FBCM Cockerel or suppose to be. He is getting some copper coloring on his neck
This is a group of a mix of FBC, FW,and Cockoo Marans. They are all about 6 weeks old now and the first time out in the big coop...
Hello Just found this thread and have been reading though it. I just recently bought 6 french BC, 6 French Wheaten( one might be a cockerel) and 6 Cuckoo Marans. Also one BC Cockerel. This is my first time with Marans so I'm hoping to have some good ones. Not really into showing but still...