Posts by sumi

  I'd suggest you keep the chick on a very clean cloth or some paper towels at first and apply some antibacterial cream/ointment (without painkiller) to her navel area to prevent infection.. If there is anything attached to...

It will be better to wait until you chicks are more or less the same size as the hens before introducing them. Mature chickens can injure or even kill young ones very easily. In the meantime keep them within sight of each other so they...

  A box on the floor would be better for her and the chicks, yes. I'd suggest leaving her in there for a day or 2 to make sure she's settled before giving her chicks. Introducing chicks to a broody is easier when you do it...

Have a look here:   http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-behaviours-and-egg-laying-why-are-my-hens-not-laying

Here's a list of some common causes and cures:   http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-behaviours-and-egg-laying-why-are-my-hens-not-laying   Hope that helps!

There is no definite Yes or No answer here. Some chickens will attack newborn chicks and kill them and some won't. I've lost new chicks this way, but many others have had no problems letting their broodies hatch and raise chicks with...

  It could take several hours for the chick to pip externally (through the shell). Give it a few more hours and if it's showing signs of getting weaker and is still not making progress, candle the egg to see there the air sac...

Quote: Originally Posted by MotorcycleChick  Quote: Originally Posted by sumi  Quote: Originally Posted by Doug...

Congrats on the hatch, though I'm sorry to hear about the chick  Go get those ants! 

Quote: Originally Posted by Ms Steak  Quote: Originally Posted by sumi  Oh no, sorry to hear that. Fingers crossed for the other one! Still holding on by it`s fingertips...