I have three 11 week old pullets. 2 barred rocks and 1 black Australorp. I used to have a buff Orpington but he was a male so i rehomed him about 2 weeks ago. They were raised together since the day I got them and they never had any aggression problems. I noticed that after the rooster was gone...
So first, I have indeed read several threads before posting, but still had some doubts as nothing seemed to describe my specific situation. I mostly see posts about Favus in combs/wattles. Also, first time flock owner and wanting confirmation...
I have included some really close up photos, and...
Hello. my barred rock 12 week old hen has had a swollen eye for two weeks now. originally i thought it was a bug bite but that should’ve suppressed by now. Has anyone had a similar issue? What should I give her? Should I take her to the vet? It is just on her one eye. TIA.
Hello everyone! I have two chicks in my flock that I’m thinking are cockerels! I’ve noticed they are also the only ones in the flock that chest bump and feathers around neck stand up. One, I think, is a barred rock. The other a standard Cochin. They are 7 weeks old. I need help identifying them...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/am-new-here-in-fowl-rearing-business-need-help-guideline-and-advise.1376354/
The above link was my first thread as a new novice fowl raiser.
Base on my promise that I will post the pictures of my Plymouth, barred rock or rock, or tell me the name.
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