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  1. Chook Chick

    Colorado

    I'm sorry I got a lecture too!! It really ticked me off I will have to check into the CSU vet tech.....so there are vets that will see chickens! Thanks for the info. I am also going to try and seek out information at the Colorado State Fair, perhaps I can find out more.....!
  2. Chook Chick

    Colorado

    I totally understand. Mine took to roosting right away, they just kept laying from the roost (I actually had to catch a couple of eggs!!) and then I found someone had been eating the cracked eggs. I wanted to discourage that behavior immediately! That's when I took down the roosts and put golf...
  3. Chook Chick

    Colorado

    Thanks for the info....I can cull him, I know what to do, I again, wasn't prepared physically (extremely sharp knife) or mentally for it. I had my stock pot boiling and ready to go. I didn't realize how thick the hackle feathers are either. That's why I'm going to separate him and buy a...
  4. Chook Chick

    Colorado

    I absolutely agree with you on this; I think many new chicken owners don't think about these kinds of things, I know I didn't. Especially now that folks can have chickens in the city limits and suburban area like where I live, you're so excited to have your chickens and wrapped up in the new...
  5. Chook Chick

    Poopie Butt

    I will wholeheartedly disagree with anyone who says apple cider vinegar does more harm than good. If you have an occurrence of pasty butt, you need to clear the vent by holding the chick's bottom under warm running water; they may fuss but will get over it. Once the vent is cleared, put...
  6. Chook Chick

    Colorado

    Hi Wendi, I had the same problem, my pullets were laying eggs from the roost and I also had several shelless eggs. I took my roosts down and put golf balls in the nesting boxes; I put a container of oyster shell by their feed and I also crush their egg shells and give them back to the girls to...
  7. Chook Chick

    Colorado

    He's also getting a bit rough on the girls, he's torn up one hen's wattle AND comb!
  8. Chook Chick

    Colorado

    I kinda doubt the crowing would stop but it would be a plus in his favor/keeping him alive; it's his aggressiveness.... you never know when he's going to come after you, and I sure don't want any incidents with my grand babies....and thanks for no lecture! ;)
  9. Chook Chick

    Colorado

    Does anyone know someone that does caponizing? My local vet doesn't treat chickens. I have been trying to find another home for my 5 month old cockerel, to no avail. What I did get is lectured on how I had no business hatching eggs when there's the chance of producing a male that will be illegal...
  10. Chook Chick

    Colorado

    I wish someone would want my EE Roo :(
  11. Chook Chick

    Colorado

    Well, it looks like I will be delayed for my Roo's cull anyway, I have no one home for the next 3 days to help me catch him....bummer. On the other hand, that gives me 3 more days to try and re-home him first!! Thanks!!
  12. Chook Chick

    Colorado

    Welcome to the flock!!
  13. Chook Chick

    Colorado

    I'm totally new to this as well...I'll have to see if I can sharpen some good knives and put some things together....then I have to catch him ofcourse.....easier said then done! Keep me posted and thanks...
  14. Chook Chick

    Colorado

    When are you doing this and where are you? I am in Colorado Springs (basically) and could make the drive; how are you transporting your chicken(s)....in a box? Message me with the details please and I'll sure try and make it. Thanks!
  15. Chook Chick

    Colorado

    Hello all... Well I was dreading this. I had read stories and heard my mother tell tales of mean roosters. It's time for mine to go. He is 16 weeks old; for the past 3 days now, whenever I go out into the backyard, he waits until my back is turned and then he goes for my legs. I don't know...
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