Posts by eggsrcool

Other than the squatting, is your hen possessing any other out-of-the-ordinary behaviour?  Also, does the discharge have a foul odour?   I believe that squatting occurs for hens that are about to come in to lay....

Won a Chemistry competition in my region, and through to the British national finals!

Quote:Originally Posted by kerrysmommy okay..........now what about sand??????? has anyone used it and thinks its better than shavings????Shavings is alot better than sand. Sand will not keep your birds warm during the winter.

Quote:Originally Posted by kerrysmommy i like the second link.......what is de and how much is it and where can i get it and do i have to use it???????DE is Diotamaceous (sp?) Earth. In the UK, a quick Google search said the prices...

If possible, could you bring them somewhere warmer (garage, shed?). If not, they should be warm enough, but keep a very close eye on them.The mother hen should be allowed to eat the chicks' food, and by doing so it encourages the chicks...

Hi, congratulations on your broody!Yes, it is necessary for your hen and chicks to have an area separated from other chickens, for about 6 to 8 weeks after they hatch. The chicks and mother hen should have their own food and water...

Personally, I use the deep litter method. It is great for winter as it keeps the coop warm.The deep litter method is, quite simply, putting coop litter into your chicken house and allowing it to build-up. This means it decomposes and...

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Hi MontanaChickenLady,As your cockerel is a pure breed, it is possible it would be easy to give away (but depends on demand).Nevertheless, here are some threads I found on culling a...

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