Thank you! It is funny how one can love a chicken, ha ha.
I also read about the different types of crop infections/diseases online. Not many questions under the Emergencies/Diseases/Injuries/Cures section are answered. It's unfortunate. I try my best, though. I'm going to look further into...
I love your Andalusians!
We ordered a batch of chicks from Murray McMurray Hatchery. The specialty breed was an Andalusian. Unfortunately, 23 of 28 of them died during shipping, and that involved the poor little Andy...
Hawks and Eagles are beautiful, and they're good for the environment. I am capable of understanding the fact that they just want to survive by thriving off my ducks. I do not like them more than chickens, and I believe they are a pain at points. Regardless if it is for survival, I dislike them...
I use heat lamps every winter and I've had never had issues with it actually. That's odd. I never knew they could start fires unless something very unusual happened.
It's not much of my chickens that I fear will be killed since they're in their coop all the time, but the ducks will wander off on their own.
I know this is the only solution, I just don't think we'll be able to do it. I can try and figure something out though. Thank you.
Hey everyone!
I felt it was necessary to share a story of my favorite hen, Meeko.
We got her back in either late 2012 or early 2013. We hatched her along with 5 other chicks. She turned out to be a Speckled Sussex Cochin mix, and came out beautiful in the process.
Her siblings are Poofy Jr...
That's the best thing to do - make them feel more safe in their environment again as they once did. It is always good to caress them, maybe visit them in their coop here and there and show them that you mean no harm and your only intention is to protect them. My hens trust me after a long time...
I am actually convinced that it is a Cochin trait. I previously had another Cochin whom did the same thing, and died because of his age and an injured leg that finally got the best of him.
My current Cochin is doing the same thing at the moment. If there are no signs of him being ill, I believe...