lol guys showing them was an idea because they are so beautiful. they were purchased off a breeder for five pounds as chicks. says alot i know. just wondering on the breed if any. i would like to know. but dont really care just curious. they do their job looking after their girls. i may take...
ohhh thanx for the replys guys. i really dont care what they are i love them all the same. i was just curious as to what breed they were because chicken number 1 patrick is so beautiful and perfect a real big strong boy and we just wondered if they were of a showy type (purely for fun). i will...
same. i was wondering if there is a roo mix that is ok for both *but* still put the layers in, so two different feeds in two separate bowls? and hope the roo chooses the right one and hens the other? they have ad-lib oyster shell so they can pick and choose if they want it or not. JTA they are...
you feed your hens the layers pellets/mash. do the roos eat the same? is it ok for them? or is there a different food that is ok for both? or is the layers ok for both. lol ok im done with the q's :-)
thanx guys. i was told i had 'white splashes' and 'bluebell'? i am not up on my chicken breeds. I have looked at these two breeds and they dont really look like Alan and Petunia? Duff i think is a mutt? Gaye and Priscilla have totaly different feathers very soft with fluffy bums? prehaps they...
my roo Alan
little girl Duff
big girl Petunia
Priscilla and Gaye. dont know if you can see properly, they are grey/white/blue? and have very soft fluffy feathers.
Thanx guys
ommmggg i started reading this with a thought of *meh il give it a go* and wow! i didn't stop reading. very good and absolutely would love to see piccys of your roo. well done
does your chick get vits and minerals? i had a chick that started limping and within 2 days she was off her legs :-( i dont want to worry you, but lack of proper nutrition can and will knock them off their feet. keep us updated.x
you need to seperate her and treat her for vit/mineral deficiency ASAP! Treat it agressively. you can get a brill tonic from your supplier. it comes in a small bottle with a teat pipette within the bottle. also treat her for cocci {vet job to get meds}. she may not be getting the nutrition she...
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she was on news paper. she is on towels now so hopefully she can get a grip. i have also been out and got her some vits and administerd them. she is eating fine and drinking fine. her left leg is the worst :-/ it is kind of limp. i will see if she pulls through. very very upset :-'(...
Hi I'm new to the forum I have a problem with one of my six week old chicks, she appears to have gone off her legs? she won't stand up and moves around on her what I would call elbows, the others are ok I only have 5, she was ok yesterday now she's unable to walk.