Posts by chickendreams

I have taken "Fragile", "This Side Up" packages to the PO before and had to pay and extra handling fee.  It isn't as simple as just writing those words on the box.  I would take close ups of the label and postage and go to...

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I fed my ducklings Dumor non-medicated chick feed along with my chicks.  I think I did it for too long because on developed angel wing.  I wouldn't go past 7-8 weeks on chick feed with the ducks based on my (limited)...

Many times.  I have willful chickens who sometimes decide to sleep in the trees.  I search and search with my flashlight but often I can't find them.  Usually, they are in the yard in the morning when I go out to open...

I have a Buff Orpington who was horribly pecked when I tried to integrate my old flock with my new flock too soon.  Yes, her age mates will peck her now that she is bloody.  Cover the wound with Blu-Kote.  I would bring...

I had the same injury here.  It's takes a long time but Lovey is almost healed.  She has to be in her own pen because otherwise she is pecked on.  She gets supervised free range time every day.  The children cuddle...

Thank you very much for your reply.  I've done some reading and watched a video on taping.  Marco turns 9 weeks tomorrow but I am still hopeful that with a changed of diet and wing taping he will have a better prognosis.

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It is an animal.  It knows where the food is now and will come back!  You were very fortunate to have received a warning.  Heed it, and secure your chicks!

I have 6 red pullets (no specification on what kind of red).  They were hatched on March 1st and bought on March 3rd.  Since they free range in the backyard during the day I wonder if I'm missing their laying spot.  I've...