2 weeks ago my 26 week old hen developed a hard, knot on her ear lobe with 2 black holes that appear to be puncture wounds. It doesn't appear to be any better or worse. It is a little warm but not hot. She acts fine, eats and drinks and enjoys being out with the other hens. It is early spring...
My 18 month old Americana has been laying long pointed eggs with soft ends. I have posted a pic of the 2 she laid this week. I often find her eggs broken in the nest. She is a small hen but very friendly and appears to be healthy. I have been taking her aside lately for a competition free meal...
Last August I started with eight chicks. 2 Buff Orpington, 2 Rhode Island Red, 2 Barred Rock and 2 Ameraucana. My Female Blue Heeler immediately bonded with the chicks. She watches the sky for hawks and dashes around barking when one flys over. She gently bumps their fluffy bottoms to move them...