Reviews by RcoM

Excellent, sensible, helpful
and thoughtful article. Well
explained with helpful photos. I would add that in the first few instances I assisted a hatch a little too late. I'm now very conscious of positioning and timelines. All my assists were healthy birds. It was usually my fault (at first) with the humidity a little high overall across time. I now adjust for the ambient humidity of the room as I live in a warm and humid area anyway. This is a re-read for my 3rd season and I pick up new info each time!!

Effective article which has much needed information and discussion. An important reminder is to double the dose for Gapeworm.
For this reason, the pre-dosed feed, while convenient, may not always be effective. Makes sense now! I will be able to put my powder confidently to use. Both the oil mix and the saturation in bread method of dosing will help. The feed version didn't do much and I followed up with a different product which is much harder to use. Thank you for helping chicken owners everywhere. This has only recently become available in Australia, making it recently relevant to us.

I love the thoughtful observations sparking ideas. We should listen, look and learn from the animals.This was followed up by innovation and experimentation in regarding to nests. I'm joining "this club" as that's the way I like to operate.

Informative, original and enjoyable. I have never heard that the shuffle may be herding me. I sure didn;t feel the short, half-hearted effort my boy made by a shuffle was agressive at all. I will observe some more but remain alert.

Absolutely loved this explanation- especially the cartoon like picture which correctly helped me understand exactly where I am measuring! Previous to which, from just reading various explanations, I would have measured under (not between) the pelvic bones and been completely misled.
Without catching the chooks, I do find that you can ALSO tell fairly clearly through close observation at a distance of their behind and their waddle/walk.
Non- layers legs are closer together and run like road-runner, neck elegantly extended far forward. Layers look wider between the legs when viewed from behind, giving them a broad, slightly wider, lower to the ground look and tend to waddle-run, sticking their necks up a little and lifting their wings out a little for balance. It's far easier to catch a fat, laying hen than a lithe, little chicken runner too. Here is my fluffy butt after her winter moult and the egg she proudly lay on the Winter solstice!

This is really helpful. How do I administer the anti-fungal if she's refusing to eat or drink? I have a crop needle and know how to use it. Further instructions on this for sour crop, would be good.

Loved the photos and the sentiments. I think most can relate to the love which commands that we can't part with them or under- appreciate them. The trust and affection they place in us is gratifying. For someone to feel this way, they have to bond with their chooks, not just "keep them".

Thank you sooooo much. I especially needed to see that picture of the Janoel 848 with the high temperature reading and yet it was in accurate. I've only just started incubating this afternoon (same model) but tomorrow I'll go back and buy a separate hygrometer and thermometer to test it.
I have one question. How do I reduce the humidity in this particular unit if it's too high. I don't really want to take out the egg tray to soak up some water because it might be clumsy and affect the temperature etc. I thought about a straw LOL but I don't know if I can get it in there!!

I appreciated the fresh perspective on cuddling them -and that we are so much bigger than them. I absolutely love roosters. Their boldness and curiosity as chicks, their protectiveness, their leadership and their shy romantic attempts. I now have 2 and the first is just starting to crow so I have seperated them with hens. I think I am pretty confident, have read a lot on handling them- and now, we will see. Most of the above I already do, but they aren't molly coddled in the lap, anymore. I like the idea for next time!! Mine were also hen raised and then handled a lot. I feel that's important as mother hen teaches them manners to the ladies.

I did not know that the opening led to the trachea so I am very pleased to learn that. I think you saved a few lives! I have only ever adminisitered to mammals before.

The most useful and sensitive article on reading a rooster that I’ve come across yet. Thank you! It will help me realistically assess my own capabilities and that of any animal I have.

1. You’re a genius!
Article is interesting due to the coop ingenuity.
Clever and original design. Plenty of info incl. in step by step pictures.
Includes some humility to provide change ideas or mistake avoidance at the end.
(Could be slightly shorter in length; more concise)