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I was wondering if any of you know where to get chicken antibiotics? Here in Texas all chicken meds have been pulled off the shelves

I live outside Waco, Tx. We have seen this overcrowded, unsafe practice at both Tractor Supply and Atwoods on multiple occasions. Sometimes layers of chics, often with dead flat under other chics, often no water or food. We have complained every time with the reply full of attitude and it still...

some things I have learned the hard way: You need a thermometer to make sure the temp is correct for the age. A heat lamp, brooder, pad or even a regular light bulb will do in a pinch bit make sure it is in safe location. Allow an area for chicks to go into heated area and away from it in the...

Baby chicks in the wild have the body heat of the mother hen to stay warm. In captivity you should make the honorable decision to raise the as close to natural as possible to ensure their health and well being. Baby chicks that young up to 4-6 weeks need a heat source. Day old start at...

I'm so thankful there are other addicts out there. I'm not alone in saving chickens and Roos instead of just putting them dwn. U guys r awesome. Glad to hear mr. Elvis is better.

Just to add on th mg and the eye. I have been batteling mg for almost two years. I have no idea how my small flock contracted this evil disease. It started out with a few coughing, sneezing. I thought I had chickens with colds. More research (no chicken vet in area) tried meds. One just dropped...

Ihave a turken rooster and a brahma hen. They produced a baby. It looks like a speckled but shiny version of dad but no naked neck. It is now almost 4 months old and I do not see the typical roosters signs. Is it too soon? Does the shiny green feathers mixed in on the sides mean a rooster?

I am so sorry. I truly know what you are going through. I have 8 chickens now. I started with 9 and a rooster. I catch some slack and laughter because I actually really like my chickens. I love gathering the eggs for our family and giving them to others. I love buying baby spinach leaves and...

Hello to every one. I am new to the site. I do so enjoy my chickens. I do not hold them etc. but I do love to watch, care for them etc... I enjoy the eggs for our family and to give to others, however I absolutely can not bring my self to eat one. They seem part of the clan so to speak. ha ha...