Posts by suezqz_64

Thanks for the advice. I did spike their water with sugar to add calories and energy but I will dig for some worms. They are actually doing much better. One still can't fully stand up and one still walks mostly in circles but they are...

What everyone says is true. It is not the destiny of a Cornish Cross to become anyone's pet, they are strictly intended for the table.  

Almost sounds like she's gone broody. I have a barred rock behaving like that. Can you encourage her to stand up? Each night I have to go to the coop and pick the broody hen up and physically take her out of the coop, chat with her,...

Quote: Originally Posted by ailurophile23  I am so very sorry to hear about this tragedy.  In my experience, chickens recover from traumas, both physical and emotional.  Give them time and security and...

Definitely not a domestic cat. Even my Main Coon mix wouldn't bother with my hens once they were grown and he was a 14 lbs cat. This was a dog-like animal. They are the ones that will carry off the body to eat away from the site. Maybe...

Friday night I tucked my 5 week old chicks into bed in the garage. I had been keeping them in a large wire dog kennel, getting them used to being semi outside in anticipation of their new coop. Saturday morning I went out to find 9 of...

Sorry to hear, you will know quickly if she'll pull out of it. Try giving water as best you can and keep her separated from the rest. She could have eaten something that isn't agreeing with her or blocking her crop or it could be...

Not really a matter of will they get away but what will get THEM? They are open to air attacks from other birds and squirrels, chipmunks, etc. Best to keep them covered.  Once they are big chickens the risk becomes less and even...

Oh my she really is tiny, but very cute. The way this pict turned out reminds me of Raiders of the lost Ark when Indiana Jones is running from that giant ball in the temple.  

Quote: Originally Posted by WinklerFarms  Shipping is minimally stressful on a chick...remember they just came out of an egg before they were shipped. Unless you are ordering chicks in the dead of winter and they are...