Recent content by skidud

Just a follow up for those who might find this thread while searching. The chick pulled through and is doing well now. Based on how quickly the other two died and how this one was going down the same path, it is my opinion that this chick would have died as well had I not combined the two to...

Thanks everyone. I mixed the two last night and we'll see what happens. The chick seems about the same today as it did yesterday, which I would say is good based on how quick the other two went down hill.

I was afraid of that. Can I give him the Corid mix in an oral solution? Is the problem having both in his system or both in the same water?

Can I treat with Corid and Terramycin in the same water mix? If not, can I dose sick peachicks with Corid somehow? I've lost 2 in the last 3 days and the third is acting sick now too. I'm looking for a quick answer not a diagnosis because I need to act fast. For those who will want the...

I would start a new thread or better yet, search for blackhead disease.

OK, so what kind of dosage and schedule would you recommend?

WOW! I go to dinner and come back to 8 replies. The peachicks are 6 to 8 weeks old now and are being kept separate from the chickens. They will likely free range when they get older whereas the chickens will stay in their coop and run. Are the Corid, Metronidazole and Safegaurd curative or...

Like the title says, I'm looking for a list of medications that I should have my two new peachicks on. Also any meds that I should have on hand should one get sick. I'm figuring meds for blackhead and coccidiosis would top the list but I'm sure there are others I'm missing.

Thanks Frosty and Country Girl. All very good points. I hadn't noticed the feathers already in place on the peachicks. I also wasn't aware of the comb line and snood mark being visible so early.

The longer legs and neck were the only two traits I picked up on. I found these two pictures on the web, both I understand to be a day old. The top are peachicks and the bottom are bronze turkeys, probably the closest looking hatchling I could find. I can see a difference when they are head...

Thanks to all. I think I'm going to like it here.

I thought I would drop in and say hello. I am from Northwest Ohio and joined because it seemed every fowl related internet search I did always landed me in the same spot. . . . .here! I grew up raising chickens at home and recently decided to get into raising them myself. I plan to start...

Are peachicks too young to take during that first week before they get the crown feathers? Are there any other fowl that have a crown feather like that? I just remember seeing one guy specifically selling them and I couldn't see a bit of difference between them and any other chick. I don't...

I guess my pride in asking is only part of the problem. I also fear that in asking, I could end up buying something other than a peachick from someone intent on making a profit from novices like myself who cant tell the difference. Me: Are those peachicks? Unsavory seller: These? Uhh. . ...

I hate to make my first post a dumb question but here goes. . . . I've gone to "Wolf's Giant Animal Swap Meet" in Albion the last few years and have seen a few people selling peachicks. My problem is, I can't tell the difference between them and any other chick when they are first hatched...