Recent content by nubeegirl

Thank you so much. I gave some oatmeal made with buttermilk to both at noon. The hen ate it right up. The rooster didn't touch his. At 6:00 I gave them a little probiotic I had for my goats. A vet tech said it wouldn't hurt. At least they are eating and drinking. I'll keep a close eye on...

Forgot...they are both eating at this point.

Just got 2 8 month old silkies. They are in raised cages while we make them their own pen. There has never been chickens in these cages. I have had them about a week so decided they probably needed worming. I wormed them with Wazine. Double checked to be sure amount was correct. Today they both...

I have had BYC on my IPhone for some years. I now have an IPad but can't figure out how to load it on my IPad.

I have a gate but at this time I don't want the chickens out due to the garden. Maybe Ill try the ramp. Maybe the chickens won't use it if its a little steep. If not guess Ill wait till the garden is gone and everyone can go out.

I bought 15 keets 4 months ago. We have a terrible tick problem and thought they could help. I raised them first in the basement, then in a cage in the chicken coop, then when big enough I turned them with the chickens. I read if raised like this when they fly out of the chicken yard they...