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For a learning experience, may I ask what were the indicators that helped you make that decision? thanks in advance, Deb

I am relived. thank you for your expertise!

thank you very much!

Sorry to post something that may be out there, just can't find anything in this forum or threads on identifying the breed. Supposedly purchased at Tracter Suppy, they are approximately 4-5 months old. I am hoping I got all pullets but I am not well versed on the smallest details, esp when the...

She wasn't day old, was about 5 after a purchase from a farm store. Anyway, she has had solid poo, I ground the chick starter pellets and she picks from it. After I drop some water/nutri-drench into her, she seems hungry and will immediately go to the food dish. She has been more alert rather...

you are correct, that is yuckky!!!!!

Thank you very much for the info. So, I have no need for concern about coccidiosis....? I have corid but was waiting for your response. I will indeed use my Ninja to grind up that food!!! by the way, I did conservatively let her drink the droplet from the end of a 1cc syringe of a fresh egg...

Hello Wyorp Rock, I know you are an avid BYC member so I'm sending a pics of my 9 day old Chicks from Rural KIng, the yellows. The grey one was a hatchling from a friends hen. The pic is day three together. Used paper towels for easy clean and was told that it helps with walking around. Not...

if youre still there Vixen, the fourth one pictured, what did it look like all grown up? Just got one from a neighbor and when they tried to get it to the hen with her own, the hen bullied it. It is grey with those stripes on the wing feathers. Probably about 5 days old.

I have searched for information on baby chicks outdoors. Not free ranging, but in the coop with hen, and then in a run. I can separate the brood from the other 6 ladies. So, chicks have thrived in the wild for ....ever..... I live in central Florida and the night temps are about 50 degrees...

Have not been around many different breeds, but so far in my short three years, I have found that the RIR was full of personality, but I love looking at the Bar Rocks and am happy with the egg production. Had a great girl who was very sweet. There was a pair of bobcats in the hood for a time...

I have seven varied hens and pullets ( almost ready to lay at 7 months after the cold.....in Central Florida) I volunteered to go with my neighbor who wants laying hens to keep her Rooster company that adopted her.... please help me avoid the obvious need for more, what prayer can I repeat to...

This forum allowed me to decide on which cockerel to keep. Big Red is polite, and I witnessed him do his dance. He is accepted so far as I can tell. Sorry Hans, you were too much of a bully!

Thank you! I understand to limit the Roos, and since I have separated the two guys, the tension has decreased! I no longer hear the 'yelling' and squawks. Red even mounted a pullet and there was no drama. Usually my eldest, the Easter Egger who is yellow and red, she would attack the...