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In March we bought a half dozen bantam chicks. Of course, three of them ended up being roos. They are gorgeous but we can not keep all of them. We have a regular sized roo and other hens as well. For now they seem to get along, but not for long, I am sure. I live in North Texas near the DFW...

I am looking to replace my rooster that died over the weekend. I am looking for a Brahma or golden laced wyandotte. Needs to be local enough to drive. I am in Burleson, TX (near Ft. Worth). Would be willing to drive a good distance for the right roo Contact me via phone 817-320-2586 (call or...

Quote: Yes, its very frustrating! I checked on her. At least I know she is safe and warm. I put some water with her too. I am not sure about the falling. That is another interesting question. Just seems like when she tries to walk, she stumbles so she just sits down. When she does walk- like...

That is an interesting question. a few nights ago when this started I told DH that it seemed like she didn't even see me there. or like I was a shadow to her. She seemed to see me today because she didn't want me to pick her up. I wonder if its arthritis setting in because of the old injury?

We did check yesterday and we have also wormed them recently. A few years ago, when she wasn't very old, our neighbors dog got her but we caught him. He had already killed 7 hens but for some reason dropped her. She has always had a little limp. My husband thinks it migh have something to do...

that is what I originally suspected but would we be able to feel anything if she was? My DH thinks its something else because her toenails are so long. She is one of four very wild chickens we have so we don't get to inspect them often. We had no idea they were like that.

We added two chicks last spring. They are laying now. We have had no issues with them. My DH thought her crop felt really full. Her pooped looked pretty normal but she hasn't been going as much or eating as much. she mostly sits. She will move if she has to. I will check for the breast bone in a...

Ok we have this two year old hen. She has been laying, eating, being normal until the last few days. The first night she seemed lost. All the other hens and roo went to roost at dust. She was just kind of wandering around rubbing her beak on the ground, etc. She is one of our least tame hens and...

Well my DH and I just checked on the hen again. She is alive so that says something. We doctored her up again and gave her a really good look and found no other wounds. The one on her head is bad enough. The really good thing was when we put her back in the small pen she started eating! I...

dawg53: I don't know, but it could be coming from her mouth. She seems to be swallowing alot. Does that mean she is done for? I know she tried to rush the door to get out of the cage when I checked on her last time. I don't know if she has eaten or had any water to drink so that concerns me. She...

We had our first coop invasion last night. It was either a fox, coon or possum- from what we have seen on the game came lately. Anyway whatever it was killed one chicken and injured another before it spooked and ran off. It got the injured chicken's comb and face. I think she will be blind in...

I have three blue crown conures. Two are rescued breeders I named Jasper and Alice and one is another rescue I have had about three weeks. Her name is Tinkerbell. I will try to post pics. I like them a lot. They are very social but they can be very loud! Both pictures are of Tinkerbell.

I am still figuring out Tinkerbell. she loves the toys she has though. she has one of those balls with all the holes in it. I have been sticking things in the holes like papertowels. OH MAN WHAT FUN! She loves this other thing that hangs from her play perch...from her previous owners as well. It...

Paige, I am so glad you were able to get Paulie to the vet! You must have been so worried! You are an awesome parront. Chin up!