Some quick background: My in-laws bought three chicks from Bomgaar's (farm and ranch supply chain for those that don't know) to add to our flock. They were labeled as lavender orpingtons, and the employee helping my FIL said they were lavender orpingtons, but I'm certain they must have been...
Hello all! My husband and I are new chicken owners at 23. I've been raising reptiles and cats, while helping my mom with her flock of 2(1y) roos and 4 hens(4y). I have 2 16 week old silkie frizzle mix pullets. Tsunade and Kanna. My first chickies. And I recently acquired 4 now 8 week old polish...
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I just started with my chicken adventure! I have always been an animal lover but kept it to dogs and cats! I have a dog groomer for 20years and have shown Great Danes previously. My daughters and I currently live with 1 Great Dane and 2 cats. We just added 6 chicks to our family. I...
I have a
W. C. BLACK POLISH Female
And I noticed yesterday the top on her head seemed a little red today when I was getting ready to close their coop up for the night I seen her missing feathers on top of her head ( picture will be posted ) I have pick no more lotion I put on it does anyone...
Hi BYC community. I have six chicks and two of them (my Rhode Island reds) have swollen faces. They are 8 weeks old, not disconcertingly smaller than the others, though I do think they’re finding out they’re at the bottom of the pecking order. (They jersey giants are obviously a bit bigger)...
I have 6 Easter Eggers that are 8 weeks old. I think I have a good idea of their gender s but I want to be sure because next week I’m sending the Roos to their new (loving) homes. :)
Here are my EE babies. Any input would be great because this is the first time raising this breed for our...