We have had chickens for about 5 years now, mostly rescue chickens from battery farms.
Yesterday morning, I went outside to find that something had broken into the coop, and 2 of our 5 chickens were killed, another 2 escaped with minor gouging and scratching, but one was barely breathing, eyes...
2 of the ducks looked like they were asleep with their heads tucked into their wings. No visible injuries. The third had her entrails coming out her backend. 2 are missing with a few organs lying around but no bodies or feathers. I am completely perplexed. Could the 2 have died of fright? I am...
I have a young silkie hen who suddenly can't walk for an unknown reason. I checked her for injuries, but couldn't find any. She had some nasal discharge and feels kinda skinny, but she seems to be energetic and is still eating and drinking.
I'm not sure when this started, but I found her...