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  1. dmack

    I didn't realize raising meat birds would be stressful..

    Protein sorry for the typo
  2. dmack

    I didn't realize raising meat birds would be stressful..

    At 8 weeks I increase their protean Intake. I have never had a CX die except for in shipping or buying chicks from farm supply store. Then Butcher at 10 weeks. Been doing that for a long time now and thus far has never done me wrong.
  3. dmack

    Baby chick lethargic, have lost three others from this same group.

    Cocidosis is a thought. I wouldn't think it would be worms either. Let me no how it's doing tomorrow.
  4. dmack

    Baby chick lethargic, have lost three others from this same group.

    I've heard of mareks in chicks before its not as common but if seen it before. Not sure about the clicking sounds though
  5. dmack

    Farmer's and rancher's chat thread!

    Hello everyone
  6. dmack

    no eggs

    Since there is no rooster one or two of the hens could be taking the place of the rooster. Hens will stop laying a d could start crowing as well. It is a good idea to get a rooster if you are able to. Could be why they stopped laying. Really it's hard to say why they stopped but I have seen this...
  7. dmack

    no eggs

    And for the ones laying its normal for them to lay and have a day for a testing period
  8. dmack

    no eggs

    Do you have rooster that maybe trying to breed? And do you have oyster shell out for them?
  9. dmack

    Baby chick lethargic, have lost three others from this same group.

    But before your turn to expensive antibiotic I'd try the braggs raw apple cider vinegar it works wonders
  10. dmack

    Baby chick lethargic, have lost three others from this same group.

    And it is a possibility it could be mericks ( not sure if I spelled that right) disease. You will want to separate them. And it is a very good possibility it's stress from shipping as well. If not drinking real good you may need to force liquid with a syringe
  11. dmack

    Baby chick lethargic, have lost three others from this same group.

    Just because the vent wast clogged dosent fully mean it wasn't pasty butt could of just been the beginning of it. And keep on medicated feed. Would only feed the eggs once a day though. In my experience of feed more it could give them the runs.
  12. dmack

    Baby chick lethargic, have lost three others from this same group.

    Most of the time it is dehydration. The water with electrolytes is good. Maybe try some water with some raw apple cider vinegar. 1 table spoon to a gallon. The manure on the butt is pasty but usually do to getting to hot. And keep up with mixing the feed with water to make a mash so it's easier...
  13. dmack

    Why would a mother duck kill her ducklings?

    Honestly I would get them on flock raiser or all flock poultry feed. I don't no why ducks and chickens kill their young but it happens a lot. Kudos to you for jumping in to save the poor little baby.
  14. dmack

    Hi, I'm new!

    Sounds like a nice flock. I've been thinking about doing 4-H as well with chickens to start my 3 year old daughter in it and get her seasons before she's old enough to do it herself. Welcome to BYC
  15. dmack

    Treadle feeder training.. Please help

    I don't use those kind of feeders but I've been told by a friend that dose they used meal worm treats. Put them on the lid cause they can't stay away from dried meal worms. Also I've been told that propping it open just a couple inches for a week will help cause they can see the food and wil try...
  16. dmack

    Dust bathing

    Honestly I don't have a covered area for my birds either. I just go in the run once a week and dig up a couple inches of dirt for them. They will scratch around and get plenty of dirt. A good thing though if you want a special place is a small kiddy pool filled will fine dirt and some food grade...
  17. dmack

    Hen Laying Just Membranes.....Ongoing issue........

    Hmm I have been doing some looking into this and can't seem to find much about it. She gets enough oyster shell and grits? Have you tried backstrap molasses or raw apple cider vinegar? And have you made sure there isn`t something she is getting into thats toxic? This is intrigued with this issue
  18. dmack

    Weird behavior in baby chicks

    Hard boiled eggs crumbled in a dish is great for them. You might try that and see how it works out for you.
  19. dmack

    Can u tell me what the grey duck is????

    True
  20. dmack

    Can u tell me what the grey duck is????

    It dose kinda stand upright. But seems kind of wide to be full runner. Its possible its a cross
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