Posts by LaynaDon95

Every hen in different. I have some that move like a charm and never question anything. Some simply refuse to move. All but my duck, I was finally able to move.It just takes the right tactics. Remember, they can't see in the dark....

Quote: Originally Posted by dmboyett  If you are careful with the eggs you can move them. If you move them by hand or in a container just make sure they aren't rolled, jostled or shaken during the move.  I've had...

I don't know if you've decided what to do or not yet, as I don't have time to read through the whole thread, but here's my best advice. I have 4 hens raising chicks and 2 hens sitting right now. I haven't had much problem with the hens...

Quote: Originally Posted by dawg53  Dosage for wazine is the same for all size/weight chickens...1 ounce per gallon of water for no more than 24 hours. Treat your hens, not your chicks. Wait until the...

Okay, so long story short, while butchering some meaties I found out my flock had round worms. Again. I have Wazine 17 on hand, which is what I used to treat them last time. (Yes, I know it only treats adult round worms and not the...

He died.  He did really well, lived a couple days normally, then I found him, almost frozen to death the other night. He had found his way out of his mama's nesting box and couldn't get back in. I took him inside and warmed...

...So... I haven't given him sugar water or electrolytes yet, as I just got home, but I'm think he might be uh... *ahem* retarded... He's just not quite right... I'll give him some electrolytes and see how he does. I hope he doesn't...

Quote: Originally Posted by sumi  Ointment's fine. I just find cream is easier to apply! Try not to pull on the cord stump, just dab the ointment on all over it. Okay! Thanks! He's doing really well....

Woah, woah, woah. I just realized who you were. Hey Sumi!  When did you become a mod? I sure did miss a lot when I was off for a few weeks. Congrats! 

He didn't finish absorbing his yolk. I guess I should have included that. You know that fat belly look that newly chicks have? Yeah, he doesn't have that. But I've had quite a few chicks hatch without fully absorbing their yolk and...