He/she is definitely a bit of a loner from the other 5 but recently had some sort of leg deformity or growing pains (according to the vet) that caused trouble walking so that might be part of it. His/her comb is definitely more pink than the others but it was a hatchery mix up so I’m still...
I bought a house recently that came with a coop. I've been cleaning it out and prepping it for my pullets but haven't been able to get rid of the mouse family living in there. The chicks are getting too big for their brooder and I really want to move them out to the coop but worried it would...
I recently read that your favorite chick always ends up being a cockerel. Well just as soon as I decided she was my favorite, I also realized she is quite a bit larger than her other barred rock sister (and way friendlier) which makes me nervous!! I’d love to get your opinions.
5.5 week old, not 100% sure of the breed as it was supposed to be a lavender Orpington but more likely an olive egger or mix of breeds. Just took her(?) to the vet because she was having trouble walking & the vet said growing pains (hence the x-ray). She(?) also in the past few days developed a...
My 5 week old chick is suddenly unable to walk more than a few steps before plopping down and laying in the bedding. She walks very clumsily, almost on her hocks too. Once laying she kind of trembles and her breathing seems more labored than it should, and I even saw her poop while laying down...