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I have a 4 month old cockerel that started having a limp approx 5 days ago. He's lost a lot of weight. He has gotten better regarding coordination, my first thought when I noticed was Marek's, I don't think that is the case from everything I have read. I have supplemented water with...

Obviously, my brain was not attached. Entire incubation temp was 36.5C, not 37.5. Today was day 22, just had one pip so far. I wondered what was taking so long. This is my 2nd time incubating eggs. When I candled on day 18, everything appeared fine. Should I be worried regarding this hatch...

I got a 57% hatch rate this round (second time hatching eggs). I have a Brinsea Octagon 20. Today was day 24 with no activity. I did candle last night, no movement, no sounds, no internal pips. I did the float test today, no sinkers, bobbers, no movement. I 'pipped' the air sac. Out of 5 eggs...

I received my chicks today from McMurray hatchery. I ordered Red Blue Laced Wyandotte, Columbian Wyandotte, Buttercups, and Welsummer. As we know, there is the mystery chick. Well, I received extra 5 chicks in addition to the mystery chick. I know what some of the chicks are, but not sure of the...

I have attached the following pics of my Blue and Black Copper Marans. They all are approximately 4-5 weeks old. Just curious what everyone thinks… This is the first time I will have this breed. Chicks 1-4 are all about the same size, 5 is smaller, 6 is the runt. The runt acts fine, just smaller...

I have learned much from reading the forums on this site, so I decided to join the community! My husband and I entered the fun world of chickens about 2 ½ years ago. Our first flock was 6 Cinnamon Queens, and we now have approx 27 chickens and 1 rooster (Barred Rock, Gold Laced Wyandotte...