Posts by Metanoia

My girls don't moult in October. I think most people south of the equator probably find the same thing... since we're in Spring heading into Summer now. A bit disappointed I can't post my bald chicken from last years moult.

How does this bag trick work? What metals are in a penny and what is the reaction it is causing in the water that is getting rid of the flies? What equivalent currency would work in other countries?

Quote: Originally Posted by CMV  Any reputable breeder knows that chickens don't get colds.  Period.    I don't know cold be wrong with OPs chicks, but my girls catch colds!! It doesn't seem to...

I've been meaning to come back and update this.   After a trip to the vet he confirmed she was in early stages of egg peritonitis.   Rather than spaying, our option was to have a birth control hormone implant inserted...

We currently have 4 Isa Brown hens and previously lost one to Egg Peritonitis who was put to sleep by the vet.   Recently when cuddling one of our girls I noticed she has overall become fatter in the last month or two, but she...

I am going to see if anyone might have any suggestions  regarding this issue.In early january I seperated a hen and kept her inside during a heat wave as she seemed to have a sore leg and wasn't moving around much and I wanted to...

As a general question this is like asking "how long is a piece of string?"Without knowing factors of the individual location, temperature, coop design, etc... how can anyone answer this except from their own personal opinion of...

Immediately. They'll eat it if they want. They naturally pick up all sorts, like little stones and things, to aid their digestion.

Is she still waddling?I hope she isn't egg-bound

We had a couple of double yolkers early on, but now that has tapered off. I got a really small egg yesterday which surprised me as I thought our pullets were over the wierd egg size stage.The best way to identify your girl is to spend a...