Recent content by jaded79

Goodness! That is a long time! My grandfather has offered to lance it for us (I don't think either of us has the stomach for it!). Hopefully he can get everything out the first time. And what in the world do you mean by "kernels"?

We had a chick that did that when it was about 3 weeks old. Our neighbor said sometimes they are born with a kind of nerve problem (don't know if it's true or not!). Ours was very wobbly when trying to walk and trembled a lot. He just wanted to sit down all the time. We eventually had to put him...

We have a Golden-Laced Wyandotte rooster who developed what we believe to be bumblefoot about a month ago. He was hopping around the pen and his left foot was a little swollen and red between the toes. Upon further inspection, we noticed there was a thick scab on the bottom of his foot. We ended...

It's not the weather, and it's not vitamins. I bought these chicks off a lady, and she shows chickens. I really think I should put the little guy down. Someone else suggested I try dewormer and see if that helps. I'm also thinking of adding antibiotics to the water. Guess we'll see...

I have a baby chick that is shaking. His head shakes (almost like a nerve disorder) and he walks close to the ground. As soon as he stops walking, he sits down. I was told by a friend that it IS a nerve disorder & that he won't last long. Anyone have any idea what this could be, & if he'll make it?