Posts by calman5565

Hey everyone it's been awhile since I posted anything but this year I got 25 assorted chicks from Murray McMurray that arrived February 25. As I'm sure most people know, you also get a free exotic chick with your order. I'm dying of...

I am in a very bad position right now, most of my my flock of fifteen hens seems to have recently contracted a respiratory disease that has been progressively weakening them. There is a lot of mucus that is coming out of the eyes and...

Today I noticed that my RIR had mucus coming out of her nostrils and some out of the mouth I think. It keeps making low, croaking noises. What do I do? Please respond immediately as I am new to chickens. Sorry but I couldn't really get...

I appreciate everyone's support and sympathy. BYC is the place to be!

Unfortunately I had to kill her. The baths weren't doing anything and she couldn't walk, was in pain, etc. so I made what I believe to be the difficult but correct decision.

Hi everyone,   The problems with this chick started about a week ago when I was away for the night and came back the next day to find it incapable of walking. It would constantly put its head up as if retching every 5-10...

Hey everybody!   My three brown leghorns, two RIR's and two Jersey Giants are sixteen weeks old now and have grown huge! They have recently started to sport some large, bright red combs. My question to those who have already...

Unfortunately I had to put her down.

The absolute best bait for raccoons are marshmallows. I just caught five in as many days with marshmallows in the havaharts but I didn't have a heart with them. Lead therapy from the Hornady 17 HMR solved the problem. Put two...

Bad news, apparently all the eggs were not out. I am back to square one. Should I just continue the warm water soakings?