Hi I have two broody hens. I have tried every thing recommended to break this then read extensively that it is hormonal and the hens can't control the urge. So with that being said I decided to add to the flock and let the moms be moms... I have 16 nesting boxes a couple of feet off the ground...
Took my rooster to the vet today, she couldn't determine what was wrong with him. Gave him a shot of an antibiotic and sent me on my way . My daughter did some research and I think we have diagnosed Chuck. He has fowl pox. He has the symptom . The proactive thing to do is to vacs the flock, (not...
Today I found one of my 12 week old pullets in the outside chicken run. This is a completely enclosed run with access only through the auto door to the coop. I have 40 nearly year old full grown hens and 21 - 12 week old chicks... The pullet made her way outside through the door and into the...
See the pictures of Chuck's Comb. I originally thought that these were scabs on his comb but now I believe them to be growths.. Does any one have any info on this? What am I dealing with and how do I cure it?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I have a girl that is standing, isolating, color still looks good on feathers, comb and wattle are still very red, eyes look good but her back end is high when she stands. She is now standing and closing her eyes. I think she may be my girl that is laying soft eggs. Bear with me ... I have 23...
Hi i found one of my girls today in a favorite outdoor shaded spot and she was full intact except there were some small feathers around her. No blood, all intact. Her face was wet and she smelled of skunk. I guess my question is, can getting sprayed with skunk fluid in the face kill a chicken...
Hi I am a new mom of 5 months and today I lost one of my girls. Two days ago she was withdrawn, and shaking her head, stopped eating and had diarrhea . I isolated her last night , took her to the vet today. He could not figure out what was wrong other than he said that she was" depressed and...