Hi, I have an 8-year-old gal, Mother Clucker, RI Red, who came down sick (lethargic, staying in the coop, diarrhea). After an inconclusive trip to the vet, she has been on Clavamox and a pain-killer for a week. The fecal came back normal and the ultrasound didn't show anything other than some...
I have 5 black australorp hens, 2 Isa Brown hens, 1 white leghorn hen, and 1 amberlinks hen in my flock. 4 of my black australorp hens are missing feathers on their necks and butt area. It's been several months and I can start to see new feathers coming in, but do you think this is feather...
I am trying to introduce my runner who is very human and dog bonded but less so duck bonded.
Generally i exoect dolores, my big ancona female to attack because shes very alpha and kind of a jerk ♀️ but today she didnt do that she just stood patiently looking at the runner(trixie)
However, the...
here’s my story and i’m sticking to it! I have to admit I was full of trepidation. I was sure of issues occurring.
1 I moved the 4 weekers out to the coop but kept them within a dog cage kennel thing. On warm pretty days I put them in the run in an exterior broader run of their own. At all...
I have a 3 bird limit where i live. I just lost my heart, sweet pete was my other ducks mate. I got her a new female friend to help her along. I just wanted to know if i should get a 3rd? I know ducks are flock oriented social animals so im just not sure what to do. Is 3 too many? They are in a...
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So giving this thread thing a go. I currently have 15 chicks, 4 pullets, and 2 hens....and possibly more coming soon. :jumpy I have been watching the chicks and they kinda look like penguins when doing their chest/sizing up/sparring... so thinking of calling our chicken operation...
Just starting a thread so everyone who's read my 2 other posts can stay updated on Colonel.
Here's a picture of Colonel.
This is how he currently looks
I will keep this thread active with lots of photos and videos of him & his females.
The names of the 2 females I'm getting on April 12th...
Hey all! So I have been raising 6 new chicks in a brooder in my home. It has been exceptionally cold here and today was the first nice day we had. So I put my chicks in an enclosed dog kennel next to my hens run. My hens didn't act aggressive at all (they bitched for about 15 mins though). Then...
Ok, so if anyone read my previous post a few months back one of my Leghorn hens wasn't feeling too well and I asked for advice and took her to the vet. She recuperated and was in better health at last and then came the real challenge: reintroducing her into the flock.
It's been a back and...
**Please Note, this is in my experience, so possibly wrong**
*Put in the names as a wolf pack*
Alpha:
Often a rooster and another hen. In some cases it can be, a rooster and rooster or hen and hen. These chickens eat first and protect the flock. They have first pick of the roost bar, as seen in...
I dont know what is going on but i would like to get some feed back from the community.
Whats going on
late last week one of my hens got a sour crop and i quickly fixed it (thank the heaven for 2ml of wine XD) and want on with my life. Monday, a diffrent hen over night like she got a...
Hi! This is such a great site with such helpful people :)
I will be getting my first chicks this year. The thing is, I have my heart set on Silkies. My local feed store should be getting a few shipments of chicks: one shipment without silkies on 3/8 (where I plan to get some regular RI Reds...
I'm not sure if this has been asked before but I searched the forums and couldn't find anything.
I was just thinking that because they have long tails that drag on the ground, would they need any special care? Like bedding, feed, etc...? Wouldn't dirt and feces build up in it? Would I have to...
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Let's all share our favorites.
This is Hazel. She is my favorite chicken. She is a Hybrid Australorp Pullet. She is sweet and loving but can have a bed attitude but I still love her with all my heart.
Hello this is where I will be introducing each individual member of my flock and showing off the progress of their area that's going to be fenced, any houses built etc I will start off with a little at a time. Everyone will have at least three photos and any general info I have on them. This...
Small Family Farm in Central Florida (Highlands county) will pickup unwanted farm birds etc. We would love to help, send a message.
Have a blessed day =)
2018 was a horrible year for me and probably others too.
2019 will be better much better I hope.
I will be posting daily updates of my Flock and general things about life here.
I was thinking others could post their updates and journeys on here too. Keep in touch and learn from each other :D...