Recent content by LovesteadMama

Yes, I hoped #15 was a hen for that reason. I got them all from the same feed store who uses Ideal hatchery but he/she's the only one with muffs and a pea comb. I called the hatchery to ask about their breeding and why it was labeled Ameraucana at the feed store and they said they were actually...

Very helpful and detailed! I am a very visual person so often times I am frustrated by learning through reading but each step was very well described by the author. I feel confident I can accomplish this, although I would have also loved to see a picture of the chick in the chair. ? Thank you to...

Thank you, @Wyorp Rock y'all are so sweet

It's hard to feel that way when she's so young but I believe you're right. Thank you 🤗

Now, that's some luck! 🤣

What's the indicator that helps you tell the difference? Because I'm about to have both in my flock.

I figured! I just hatched out 13 chicks and I guess it will be another waiting game. 🤷 hopefully I get better luck with getting pullets this time 😝

Well that's good about the combs! It is quite obvious when the comb is so big...... 🤣 50/50! Do you think about 5 or 6 days old is too late to feather sex chicks? And is that even accurate?

There are two black EE chicks but that may be the same one in both of those pictures. I was dealing with a predator attack today so taking photos was the last thing on my mind but I will try to take some individual photos tomorrow.

Yeah I figured but it was worth a try! 😝More fun than just picking them out by looks! Of course I narrowed it down by the healthiest ones first.

Once the shock started to wear off, I realized her bone was in fact broken and she started limping quite a bit. It was hard to tell from the photos but her muscle and bone were severed. I realized she needed veterinary care that I was unable to give her. She was just going to suffer and we are...

Her skin was removed entirely from this area. I can see where her muscles intersect. Because of that I'm reluctant to pour saline solution in there. Is that ok to still do? Until my fiance comes home with the car, I only have on hand what we have for humans and dogs. Now I know to keep some...

She is alert, yes. I almost didn't notice her injury because she seemed normal but the chicks scattered and she was just standing there stiff. She is also eating. This is where i believe the broken bone to be- on her thigh. It had a dark thing in the center that I thought was bone. Maybe it's...

Thanks for tagging folks who might be able to help! I appreciate it! I'm new here so I don't know who to tag. 🙏

I came out to feed the chickens this morning and noticed first that there was a cracked open/eaten egg and raccoon tracks inside of our chicken tractor. It's directly against the coop at night but I close the coop door to keep the chickens safe. I then went inside of the coop and noticed one of...