Recent content by BeckyB.

In one sentence: I prefer quiet, friendly breeds that lay a decent amount of eggs. I don't want to mention any names, but.... :) I have had many different breeds and for me personally I don't like breeds that are considered flighty or not particularly friendly. I only keep a 4-7 hens at a time...

This last photo is from May 14th when she was probably only a couple days old. ( chick closest to camera)

Yes, thank you for your advice. This one bunks with 2 brahmas. Right now I’m feeding them 18% protein and they do have grit and fresh water. It makes me sad after I was so glad to see him/ her recover from the leg injury.

This barred rock should be very close to 4 weeks. It broke a leg at 1 week and recovered. Could that slow down feathering? The seller was confident this was a female, but I’m having serious doubts.

3 week old brahmas. Did I really get so unlucky to get two boys ?!

Your coop is so super cute. :)

Thank you so much, I needed this article today. I love the words you ended with.

Would you be able to share/recommend the brand you have?

My worst mistake - Getting lazy and not locking the chickens up on occasion. Too cold, too rainy, blah blah- the weather doesn't stop predators from seeing if the chickens are locked in safe and sound. :( A night predator killed all 4 of our girls one summer.

A week of Bacitracin has served our girl well in treating her :) Thanks again for the input!!

Could a fire ant attack cause this? I know we have nest on our property. When I have been stung, it itches like mad for weeks and there is a blister that scabs over. etc.

The others have not picked on her and she was very distressed to be locked in a separate coop. I felt really bad, but I just needed to get feedback from all the chicken pros out there. So, yea, I think i'll be putting doctor prescribed bacitracin zinc ointment on her land just letting her be...

I agree that it look like an infection on various places! I would love to hear any specific antibiotic recommendations you have.

Thank you for responding with advice :) I appreciate it.

Our buff orpington pullet has something going on with her feet! We gave her an epsom salt soak yesterday upon discovery. Today we went the route of a homeopathic method of treating for scaly leg mites. I can't find any pictures on the web that match hers and I have no experience with this...