Recent content by Melyssa

  1. Melyssa

    Sick Chicken! Help!

    I just noticed that she is sick....I am keeping a close eye on her now, I will post with more details if I find out any....
  2. Melyssa

    Sick Chicken! Help!

    My chicken's wattle and comb are peach colored instead of red. She seems lethargic and has her beak open...seems to be breathing fine though. Any ideas as what is going on with her? Or what I should do for her?
  3. Melyssa

    Should I let my girls outside when there is snow on the ground?

    We are in Maine and we just got our first snow! I have 10 Brahmas- with the feathery feet- should I let them decide on going out or staying in during the day during the snowy season? I know they would chose to be outside, I'm just worried about cold feet!
  4. Melyssa

    Roost board...

    Thanks everyone!
  5. Melyssa

    Roost board...

    I have used a 2x4 for a roost, 4in. side up, since then someone has told me that they would rather roost on the more narrow side-2in side up. Any input?
  6. Melyssa

    Grit?

    If my 5 week old chicks are in an outside pen do I need to feed them grit as well as their food?
  7. Melyssa

    deep litter: what to do with used shavings?

    An equal mix of carbon and nitrogen will speed up the composting process- in other words, layer greens and browns, add a little lush yummy soil now and then too for the microorganisms.
  8. Melyssa

    skin issues!?!

    The others are not pecking her- I'm worried that they may start though! It's only odd because all of the others are so much fluffier than her. She looks a little sparse. I haven't figured out how to upload pics- any suggestions?
  9. Melyssa

    skin issues!?!

    All of my chick are happy and healthy except for one. From the start she was smaller, had less fuzz and a wee bit of a neck tilt. She is totally happy, eating and drinking, alert, smart and keeps up with the rest of the babies. Their little feathers are coming in on their shoulders and...
  10. Melyssa

    Chicks in Maine?

    I would love to find a local farm in Maine with chicks for sale...anyone?
  11. Melyssa

    Hello from Maine!

    I will be getting my babies soon- this is the first time raising day-olds. I am very excited and nervous too...I always welcome any advice.
See more
Back
Top Bottom