I had a silkie disappear once, and found her inside a cinder block. The goofy creature was hiding and couldn't find her way out. I hope your girl turns up.
So sorry for your losses. And everyone else's too. I have heard more baby raccoons this year in people's barns and trees than I've ever heard before. My extra protection for my flock consists of a hotwire strung three strands high, starting at about a foot high around the outside of their...
Definitely post a photo! If you don't have any mature roosters, its possible she is just the dominant hen. If you do, then yes, she may be both.. it happens sometimes in chickens. I have had a couple hens in the past that were just that dominating over the flock too."
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Ok all you experienced folks, I"m hoping you can help me with a puzzle. I have a Naked Neck that was supposed to be sexed as a pullet. It looks like all my other pullets, comb-wise and tail-wise. Everyone is laying now, so I can't tell who lays what. But this particular bird I have observed...
I paid $70 for a free ranged turkey that weighed around 14lbs. from Moody Meats 2 years ago. It was pricey, but worth it in flavor and being humanely raised.
Hey everybody. I have an issue with one of my young pullets I'm hoping someone can help me with. Yesterday I saw this girl eat something white. It was a man made object that appeared rubbery. I saw her being chased over it and was too late to get it away from her before she downed it. She...
Just found these chicken heat mats on sale at Plainfield Tractor Supply for $12.99. They're marked down from $44.99.
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Sorry to hear you are discouraged. Have you ever considered just focusing on a couple of breeds that you love, for your own enjoyment, first? Then showing, breeding, and selling? You haven't been into chickens that long. To make money from something, it takes time. Most businesses...