We rescued a 🐓 at 7 weeks old, who had been with no human interaction. He has always been a good 🐓 to his 🐔, but they have all died. He cried for weeks afterwards. Very clingy, depressed behavior😢. He would stand by our vehicles with his shoulders slumped and let out sad cries. I gave him as...
We have only been raising hens for 3 years. Everything we have learned is by BYC or real life experience. We are NOT experts. This is my opinion.
We started out with 4 newborn pullets. They were a close and loving flock. Except, one became 'the rooster'. Eventually, 3 of the girls died...
We are looking for a girl that has bantam version, very docile/gentle, and can deal with extreme Southern California heat. They will have shade, but I don't want them too hot. NOT for meat, and egg-laying isn't important.
We have a 2 1/2 year old RIH hen that has had a hard, swollen underbelly for 7 weeks. She is NOT layingShe has been to the vet and x-rayed and ultrasounded. No broken eggs. At the time, she had a gas bubble and some fluid in her lower intestine. Which is 'normal' She had bloodwork done for...