Recent content by NightFury06

She doesn’t seem to have any trouble walking. I haven’t seen her poo, so I don’t have any photos at the moment. I can’t say whether she’s been losing weight, her crop is very empty, although she is interested in pecking at food and things. Her keel does seem to be sticking out a lot compared to...

Hiya! I noticed last night that Myrtle’s back half - not crop - seemed a bit swollen almost, but because it was so dark I couldn’t really look. I’ve just let them out this morning, and her tail is down, her eyes are half-lidded, and her comb is quite purple too. She still seems to have a lot to...

Thank you, I’ll try this!

Thank you, I didn’t know whether I should leave them!

I didn’t quite know where to put this?! Anyway, my silkie (being tiny) managed to find her way under the behind of one of my other girls, and now she has a poop on her back! I’m not entirely sure how to clean it off - it’s not her own vent area, so I don’t really want to just trim it. She is...

Wow, that’s a stunner too!

Thank you so much! I’m so relieved, she’s my absolute favourite, and I’ve had to let go of all my boys. Tuppence will definitely live a long happy life here then!

Hi, I have this 17 week Brahma (probably) chick, and I’d be grateful if anyone could tell me what gender it is. Really hoping for a girl, as so far 5/6 of the chicks have been boys!! If these photos aren’t adequate, I can go out and take some more :)

Here’s a photo of the foot, she didn’t like me touching it.

She’s about 3/4 years old, and does still lay eggs, although she’s stopped this last week. I’m making sure she’s drinking now, but I will try giving her vitamins! :)

I thought at first she may be eggbound, but given that she’s pooping I’d say she’s not. Also, I would’ve expected her to have died by now, realistically. I cant see any visible injuries; but that’s not to say there aren’t any.

About a week ago I noticed my hen, Gertrude, not looking keen to walk, not joining with the others, just generally not seeming herself. However a few days ago she worsened considerably, lying on her side, not even moving when I pushed her. I honestly thought that she was dead. Anyway, I took...

Thank you very much! 5/8 so far, very exciting!

One of my chicks in the incubator has had her head pecked. There’s some dried blood on her head and by her beak. I can’t really take her out yet as there are still 3 chicks yet to hatch, two of which have pipped. When I do take her out, how should I treat her? I have included some photos of her...

Thank you, this really has helped! I’ve included a photo of my incubator, just for interest.