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Need to make adjustments to the feed bill till I get back to work. I don't want to skimp on quality of feed. Or let any of the chicks go - to new homes or the crock pot. . I have 40 chicks of varying ages. 17 are 10 wks old. I've been buying crumbles. But are pellets more economical? I...

I posted this question on another topic. Maybe some of you can give me a more detailed answer. I'll be dusting my chicks this weekend. But I've seen liquid and liquid concentrate of Sevin. Is the dust/powder better or does it stay on the chicks longer? Is there a difference in the...

Need to re dust with Sevin. But I have seen the liqiud ready to use spray and the concentrate. Does it make a difference whether it is dust or liquid? Need to purchase tonight to use tomorrow.

I have a hen with 2 three week old chicks. Need to dust hen for mites, but what about the chicks? I think they're too small. Plus they get under her, will the dust on her bother the chicks? Never delt with this before-Help!

We had 3 bantam chicks born Thurs/Fri. Were doing fine with momma. These are the first chicks born here. Yesterday one had a pasty butt so I cleaned it off carefully and put back with mom. Went out a few minutes ago and the little thing was dead. Another little one has same thing. Used warm...

I've bought my chicks last year and this spring from the farm store. Recently picked up 16 from Mt. Healthy. Well it's been an exciting day! Was expecting 1 chick to be born but got 2 within a couple of hours! We have a third one pipped so it won't be long. But today Betty hatched her own...

Born approx 1:45 today. Black Bantam Cochin Baby See post below

My sweet broody Betty(bantam cochin) has been sitting on her eggs faithfully. Late yesterday one pipped. I know I should leave her alone. But I couldn't resist. I picked up the egg to look and listen. Oh my! There was the sweetest peeping inside. I went out early this morning and there is a...

I went out early a.m. to check on broody Betty. Eggs pipped last night! Haven't zipped yet. Turned on lights on found two mice sitting on turkey food dish and having a wonderful breakfast. Unfortunately I don't appreciate un-invited guest. I know there is a food chain and they are a part of...

Took a road trip down to Mt. Healthy Hatchery(yes it is in the city of Mt. Healthy) and picked up my new babies. 8 Comets and 8 RIR. Turned around and brought them home. Oh my they are the cutest little fuzzy butts!! Pics to be posted later. Stayed up last night keeping an eye on them. Their...

I will be picking up day old chicks Wed. I have gotten chicks from the feed store in the past. But not day old. What can I do to make sure their safe and well taken care of right from the start? Should I start with medicated feed? There will be 18-20: one waterer or two, one feeder or two...

People are asking us questons about the outbreak and our eggs/chickens. I would like the proper info to stay informed and be able to answer questions. Will be picking up 18 new chicks Wed. from the hatchery. This is the first group of chicks not from the feed store so I want to be prepared. I...

My little black silkie, Ebony, laid her 1st egg today!! It's so cute and tiny! I got her in March from the assorted bantams bin at the farm supply store. The man working there said they rarely send silkies. If he had known there was one in there he would have got it out for his granddaughter...

My aunt made the best chicken and dumplings, my mom made the best chicken and noodles. Unfortunately I never learned to make them and do not have a copy of either of the recipes. I have been craving them for a couple of weeks. The ones in a can don't even come close to that down home flavor...

If a silkie squats when you pet it or pick it up does that mean it's a hen???? I hope I hope!!! Mine are 4 1/2 months old.

My mother used to make a cole slaw that you cooked the vinegar and sugar. There was also some type of spices used. The mixture was poured over the cut up cabbage and allowed to sit in the refrigerator to get cold. It had a great sweet sour taste and the cabbage stayed crunchy. Unfortunately I...

I was told that most recipes are based on large eggs unless otherwise listed. Right/wrong? I have two dozen bantam cochin eggs. I guess they would be considered tiny. They are smaller then a store bought small. So how many bantam eggs do i use in place of one large? There the cutest little...

I miss the flavor of Granny's chicken dinners. Also my aunts chicken and dumplings/noodles. They have long passed away, but the memories linger. If I raise my own Meaties will they be close to the flavor I'm craving? Will they have that visible yellow skin/fat? Store bought chicken just...

Bettie my sweet black bantam cochin laid her 1st egg today(and I missed it)!! Her husband Barnie, has been with her for a while. Can I leave her 1st egg with her, she's approx 16wks. Is she old enough to have the instinct to hatch it? Or is she too young to be a mommy? I'm new at chicken...

I too ended up with roos instead of pullets from the feed store. One is a light Brahma- Captain Doodle and the other is a BR- Sir Cluck. They are both beautiful. But Hormones are raging. Will it ever calm down? The other chicks are 16-20 week pullets: 2 brown leghorns, 4 EE, 2buff Orp, 1 BR...