ı have a 5-6 month old silkie (she doesnt lay egss yet) and I noticed she would sit in her home and didnt join the other hens so I took her home. She doesnt want to move and drinks water without a problem. But she doesnt eat. Her poop is approximately normal color but a bit watery. Edit: she...
Hi everyone!
We have a super sick hen here and we desperately need the community’s help to help figure out what’s wrong with her. She’s 4 1/2 year buff Orpington. Absolutely the sweetest cuddliest Most loving hen ever. So we’re doing all we can to keep her with us.
Short version/ her symptoms...
My duck was recently was injured when a few raccoons go into my chicken coop and killed all of my chickens he was the only one left alive and as of now he is still eating and drinking consistently. He had a few puncture wounds in his chest but they have since healed. My main concern is that he...
My one Muscovy is chirping away in its egg and I can hear pecking although NO cracks yet! It’s been over 40hrs now! I also candled the egg to see if it’s piping internally although I cannot see it’s beak! Please help! Anyone with the experience??
I have a straight run week old silkie with its vent swollen quite large. I haven't seen the little one use the restroom and I've been watching it. Its skin is black so I cant tell if its irritated because it cant redden. I checked on the chick around 12 this afternoon and it was fine till I came...
I read the assisted hatch page in its entirety four times. After my rescued Muscovy internally pipped, we waited 24 hours before assisting by making an external pip.
I then waited, per the instructions turns, 12 hours (no activity) before creating the zip line and opening the air pocket. After...
Very sad here. My good duck, Francis, has departed for the great pond in the sky. She was a good duck who loved to talk...a lot. She gave me copious amounts of delicious eggs and years of good company.
I ask advise now, from you all, learned duck people... What is to be of her boyfriend...