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    Sick chicks, is it the ecoglow?

    How are the chicks doing?
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    Sick chicks, is it the ecoglow?

    Another possibility is a mycoplasma, this can passed from the mother hen to the chicks through the egg and results on respiratory signs. Not sure if you have had your flock tested clear for this recently, if so then maybe not a concern. Its one of the most common diseases causing respiratory...
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    Ended Contest #7 Cutest Baby Fowl - 6th Annual BYC Easter Hatchalong

    Cream Brabanter chick at 3.5 weeks old. Cute hairdo!
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    What is this Crazy Chick?

    That's what I was afraid of.... the Wyandotte was about 2-3 times the size of the silver chick when I got them, but both developed combs rather quickly. Well, even if they have to go back I still have 7 hens I love. These guys are so cute though...too bad. Thanks for your help.
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    What is this Crazy Chick?

    That's what I suspected after reading some of the other threads. Thanks so much! Now just waiting and hoping it doesn't start crowing...
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    What is this Crazy Chick?

    Working on my first flock - got straight run chicks to raise in Jan. Around March 25th I took some roos back to the breeder (they were about 10 weeks old). I picked up another chick and the breeder threw in this little silver chick to keep it company. The breeder didn't know what it was. I...
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    Good brand to feed - Organic

    I'm new at this too, my chickens are about 8 weeks old and I'm feeding organic. I've read the ingredients on a few brands and started out with Countryside Organics. Their starter is soy-free and has organic corn. I checked 2 others and their ingredients list was less appetizing in my opinion...
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