Posts by CBarrett

I have a 2 year old New Hampshire that is lethargic and not interested in eating.  Laying down a lot, and her comb and waddles are almost colorless, very light flesh colored instead of pink or red.   I saw her poop a...

I'm thinking of getting a couple brooder mates... thanks for your suggestions! 

I feel like the chick should be interacting somehow with other chicks so I put a little teddy bear in there which he does cuddle with.  Is there anything else I can do to make sure he doesn't get too lonely?  I'm afraid when...

Please add me to the hatch along list!  Thanks so much.

My Buff Orpington roo started crowing at exactly 3 months  

Quote: Originally Posted by Kadjain  When hens go broody they stop laying eggs. Has she been broody for the 2 weeks she hasn't been laying? Yes...  we may have removed an egg or two that she was laying...

I have a small cochin mixed breed that has laid eggs faithfully for the past 9 or 10 months that has become suddenly broody, (sitting in her nest all day/night) but has not laid any eggs for approximately 2 weeks.  Should I be...

We have a brooder with 4 week old and 3 week old buff orps in it - we found one dead this morning, and another is hunkered down in the corner very weak with bloody stool.  Is this cocci?  Do I need to separate them...

I had the same problem with TSC this year - none of the chicks were specifically marked!  Assorteds only, so I ordered (thru TSC) from their hatchery and received 25 Buff Orpington pullets, which is what I wanted in the first...

If they are alive, but you see blood I would leave them alone.  What kind of incubator are you using?  Are these ducks or chickens?