They want to lay their eggs just wherever and I don’t appreciate it.
This batch of chicks sold out, but there will be more… 😇
The soothing sounds of Huckleberry crunching on his dinner could be added to a sleep app. Just saying.
These little Holland Lop babies are just shy of 3 weeks old! Their mama, Pistol, struggled with a calcium deficiency within 24 hours of having them, but has since recovered and is 💯 back to normal. She’s being a great first time mama and these kits are adorable.
Sheba and her 5-week-old litter of Flemish Giants—Reign, Empress, Majesty, Marquess, and Pharaoh—were having a refreshing drink on this frosty morning. The whole gang is sticking around for evaluation because, let's be honest, they're practically royalty in the bunny world! 😍🐰👑
My first fawn Flemish litter made their way into the world this weekend! Six healthy kits out of Michigan Giants and Lions Gryphon x Cassini’s 24k Amber.
This chick cracked the code to freedom! If you’ve never seen a chick hatch, check it out. #hatchday
The soundtrack of life…..
“Cheep, cheep, CHEEP!” 🐥
Sharing my first experience with Wry Neck in poultry:
Whats Wry Neck? It's a condition characterized by symptoms such as a twisted or tilted neck, difficulty standing or walking, inability to eat or drink properly, and the head being turned to one side or completely underneath the body.
This chick showed signs of Wry Neck within the first week of bringing her home as a 4/5 week old. After seeing her symptoms (video in comments), I spent a lot of time reading about this condition and how I could help her. This was my first experience with Wry Neck and I’ve raised chickens for many years.
What causes it? There are many factors, but most commonly:
•Nutritional deficiencies: Lack of vitamin E, vitamin B1 (thiamine), and selenium.
•Trauma: Injuries to the head or neck.
•Genetic factors: Some chickens may be genetically predisposed to wry neck.
In this particular case, the chick showed signs of vitamin and mineral deficiencies, as the other factors didn't seem to apply. Through my research, I discovered that silkies are naturally more susceptible to these types of deficiencies.
Fortunately, she made a full recovery with a daily dose of poultry cell to address the nutritional deficiency. I had to carefully syringe drops of the supplement along her beak to ensure she drank it without choking. If you don’t have Poultry Cell on hand, you can use the injectable form of High Level Vitamin B Complex for livestock by dosing orally or via drinking water.
The weather outside is frightful! But our nest box is warm and delightful!
Small family farm-her, 4-H leader and proud breeder of Flemish Giants, Holland Lops, and American rabbits, as well as Silkie/Showgirl poultry.
