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The long answer is in another thread on the subject but in short: -Shade -Ventilation; (all openings covered with 1in wire) open to south; large windows to all sides but with option of closing off north and east in cold weather, roof line ventilation all the way around, always open. -Shade...

I completely agree with the above post. They need these things when it gets hot: -Shade -Ventilation; (all openings covered with 1in wire) open to south; large windows to all sides but with option of closing off north and east in cold weather, roof line ventilation all the way around, always...

Wire cages work the best. It's been my experience though that any whom have been given a chance to brood will only go broody again within a few weeks of you "breaking" them. Plus some just have a stronger urge to brood regardless. Those that I've had like that, just end up letting them get all...

When there's a soft egg like this or a broken egg they're all "egg eaters." That egg will never hatch and they just take advantage of the extra nutrients and calories, that's the way chickens are. I have had chickens and just gave them eggs that I busted right out there on the ground in front of...

I'd say "trying to crow." Lovely boy there.

I had a 7 or 8 year old suddenly start laying well again. What had happened, I had introduced a few pullets and one ended up being what I call a "he-she." Was absolutely a hen but when around a year old, looked and acted like a rooster. No spurs, but just acted like a guy and not a nice one. And...

We'll be interested to see what happens. I think there's a good chance chicks will survive the fall. They're very light and do flutter their little wings when jumping from a height, helping break the fall. Chicks bones are soft and do not snap easily. Also the ground is somewhat cushioned with...

I agree with the others that have said to just let them go up on their own eventually. But even if you want them to roost, isn't 4 feet a bit high to start out? Often the little ones will gladly hop on a roost much lower at first but not on the scary high one. I will add that I knew a breeder...

DE is a desiccant. If, like me, you are in a humid climate, it won't be as effective as it is for someone living in a more dry climate, say like in TN where it's always 20-50% less humid. For example today the relative humidity is, under sunny skies, 50% whereas there it is 30% under the same...

Just to assist those unsure of what an Orpington should look like. Here is a painting by Schilling of the breed. It has been altered here to be B&W and most of the background taken out to highlight the shape and build. Note the deep rounded chest. I had a flock of birds that originated from a...

Always be sure those chicks have a place to go where the big ones can't follow, for safety. Don't assume the big ones can't follow them if the entrance is really low, they can scoot. But a narrow opening to a small enclosure is perfect.

LOL. Thank you Fluffers, for bringing this silly picture of my dear Sugar back. She was broody. And evidently had checked her one egg too well during the night, flipped over, couldn't get back upright, and just stayed there. She seemed perfectly content, and did have that egg under her...

I don't come here much but when I do, I'm so happy to see fresh pictures of "our" baby, Bella! Thank you!

Buff Orp roosters: Chucky Harry Buff Orp Hens: Big Girl Momma Pajama Sammy Monster (she's HUGE) Dixie Doodle Judy Pair of Ko Shamo: Male: Popeye (walks just like Popeye when Popeye is heading for a fight lol!) Hen: Lady

I know this thread is really old but I have the answer to this. First, as someone else said, Tylan 200 is much more concentrated than Tylan 50. So it takes a larger dose if using Tylan 50. When injected, Tylan will burn the muscle a bit and gives them a bruise. 1 ml is recommended but that's a...