Recent content by SeaisforChicken

I'll try that. We just moved out to Pacific Beach a few months ago and I see tons of "small farms" everywhere, but can't figure out where to purchase any of the goods/livestock from anyone. Maybe that comes with time. Hopefully haha

So... Things were going really well! Until last week. One of our chicks' beaks became over grown and even after attempting to trim it and feed her by hand she became very skinny. She would wreck the feed and waterer and run around crazy and frustrated she could not eat. We made the fair...

Quote: I do not plan on breeding her. I do understand that beaks are hereditary and would hate to pass on unhealthy/less vigorous genetics. She is to be a layer in a small flock. Thanks for the clarification on "cull" because I read most cull responses as "put her out of her misery." She does...

Quote: Thanks! I really love the colors she's developing! I'd hate to see her go. Today I added a cinderblock-y pipe-y tube-y thing that was lying out back. The flock has been pecking around at it, so maybe this will help too! It has tiny pebbles that must look interesting to chickens

i read this thread last night before bed and woke up with some thoughts. Apologies if this was covered elsewhere, but I may have missed pages. 163! Whew! So, genetically speaking, could this be a mutation in the growth/development? Perhaps something switching in the down also affects the...

Quote: i know in Seattle, zoning for chickens is based on lot size. the size of the lot decides how many birds you can have. Sounds like you have a nosy neighbor. If you're not planning on moving, I would look into your zoning restrictions and become well acquainted with the authorities...

Thanks for your advice everyone. I just wanted to hear some options. Tomorrow looks like it's going to be "Beak-i-cure" day. We'll see how it goes!

I'm going to keep an eye on her and see how things work out. I really didn't think too much about her beak until someone else pointed it out and now I think the seed is planted. If she seems like she's going south... well I guess I'll cross that bridge.

Thank goodness! "CULL HER" was the first reply I received, and if that information was accurate and necessary, I was ready to do so. I just don't think wantonly snapping necks is a good plan of action. Anyone have funny beaked babies that grow up fine?

Meet Piggy. She's got a funny beak. I posted asking if I should and how I should trim it, and the only response I got was to cull her. Does anyone else have any suggestions? And when will I know she is in distress, if I do need to cull. This is my first batch of chicks and I didn't think...

OH NO! Poor Piggy! There is a thin piece of clearish tip... but not a whole lot. And if I do keep her living, what are the first signs of distress? She really seems to be fine to me, but this is the first time I've raised chicks. Does anyone else have any recommendations? Please?

I posted a picture of one of my EE's to ask if it could be roo-ish and got a response to trim her beak. Does anyone do this? At 4-5 weeks, is this necessary? She seems a little smaller than her EE sisters, but is active and one of the loudest of the bunch. I don't think it's affecting her eating...

Quote: This is true, since EE's are bred primarily for the traits of colored eggs, not for any physical traits. They can be a range of different breeds and still be considered Easter Eggers. Puffy cheeks and beards are just one of the exciting possibilities haha. Super cute chick, though!

Quote: Take note as well... my EE's started with bright orange/yellow legs and they have since tinted to blues and greens. Wait another week and you will also start to see some more puff to the cheeks as well. It's nice that they grow so fast, so the suspense won't last long haha!

I'll bump this because I'm interested too... Anyone want to share a feather sexing secret?