I just encountered some new information on this subject that might be of interest. A study was done by Guelph University (Canada) on chickens with genetic defects that cause them to hatch with no retina. These chickens reproductive cycles where completely functional (which would not be possible...
That is interesting! I also have a welsummer rooster that has had bumble foot 2 times (background of photo 1). My other breeds seem to not have issues with it though. I wonder if it is just coincidence or Welsummers are not as resistant to certain strains of bacteria. :hmm
Hello Y'all! I have a chicken question... :)
I have researched a lot about chickens' wattles... but I have noticed that my hens' wattles shrink in the wintertime and grow in the spring/summer... I could not find anything on the internet about this one. Has anyone else observed this or know...