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i don't think it is itching, its only sometimes here and there they rub there head/beak along the ground but they dnt seem to itch anywhere else. I'll have a look and see. I called the vet and they said to wash it with sterilized water for a few days and if the problem persists then take them...

Hey, are chicks prone to eye infections? One of my two chicks seem to have a problem with one of its eyes. It looks a little swollen and really wet, like mucus or something. Would you advice be to take it to a vet? (Although i don't know if my vet has experience with chickens lol) I don't...

The first hatched is really nice and sweet, just sits oon your hand and will fall asleep anywhere. the other is REALLY cheeky, like u put your hand in the brooder and it will run away from you then over to you and then away again and so on lol. Also it pecks liek everything lol. Seems to do...

Flufnstuffs~FluffySilkies : They are WAY CUTE.. I am wondering what incubator you are using? All I could tell from the pics is the color RED LOL yea, red it is - erm it was a Novatel Covattuto Eco 12 Incubator i used with a built in thermostat and water troughs in the bottom. My temp...

Hey people, the other hatched the following morning. Both are are doing great, eating, drinking and pooping everywhere lol. Seems to be a bit of sibling rivalry though with a little bit of pecking at each other here and there but ill keep and eye on them. Here's a few updated pix. Dunno...

22 - how do u think i fel, im only 18 LMAO

Thx guys If its anything to go by its sibling, then it won't be here till tomorrow, thank god im off college again tomorrow lol.

YAY finally one chick has hatched today The first pip happened last nite at 9pm. Then there was not a thing until 11:30am Then the chick was out within the hour I watched teh whole thing and it was AWSOME - Iv'e taken pix, i just have to figure out how to put them on here. The other egg...

YAY babies Good luck with the rest. Im in teh exact same boat as you as this very moment and its killing me lol. Sorry to hear about your old flock.

ok thankyou - duno what i would do if you guys were not here lol.

Ok thanks. Well guess who won;t be able to sleep tonight lol. It's already 12:45am as it is and i don't want to go to bed and leave it unattended lol. How long should i leave it b4 taking action if there is no change at all?

Tell me about it. Well so far there has been absolutly NO change in 3 hours. No peeping, no rockin, no nothing. Theres a small section of the egg that has been pipped and im just wondering if i should remove it with a tiny set of tweezers or just leave it sittin were it is? Theres also no...

hey all, jis to let you know i eventually got a pip woohoo lol. Been nerve wracking ALL DAY, been at college, came bk n still nothing. Checked on them literally 5 minutes ago and nothing, sat down to my dinner n was eating away, turned round to look at the bator behind me n theres a pip...

Quote: It's silkies im waiting on too to hatch Monday, ijust hope everything goes ok. Who knows, i may wake up to a nice little surprise although if i miss the hatch ill be upset, which is y i have the parents rigged with the video camera for when i am at college Monday lol

Gd luck for both o you : : : hope everything goes well