Oh yes. I will have to keep you in mind. I already gave her some eggs she's been sitting on almost a week. But I donhave 2 broodies. So when the other one pops off can I DM you? Are they pure CLB?
Yeah I figured that out after I posted :hit
I posted an ISO thread so hopefully I will get some bites. I could go the ebay route but id rather try here first.
I currently have a mixed flock of EEs , RIR and Wellsummer hens. With 2 welsummer roosters . I'm thinking of adding to the flock this summer So I'm chick shopping now.
My choices from local feed store are:
Buff Orpington
blue lace red Wyandotte
Black australorp
Silver Wyandotte
Blue cuckoo...
Currently for 18 chickens i have 2 1 gallon bell waterers. I take them in at night and wash them and fill in the morning. They sit on cement blocks. Except if i have chicks i put one on the ground. Its always worked fine and i like the idea of giving them fresh water every day.
However now.i...
My diy feeder is 6 pvc elbows in a tote. It holds a 50llb bag.
I have 2 2gallon waterers but i bring them in at night and wash them and fill in morning.
I do put in zyfend A a couple times a year. After molt usually and summer time. May not be helpful but it doesnt hurt.
Idk if its right or not but the old lady at the feed store told me to use kitten kibble. I just use it as a top dress over their feed so not a ton. They get a grower crumble with oyster shell on the side. Might be good to see what others here say. Ive never had any issues in 5 years. But ya...
Do you think we need to reintroduce him slowly or can we just put him back in? Wednesday we are back in the 60s day and 50s night. High of 73 friday.
We have a little coop and covered run attached to the big coop for broodys that is currently not in use.
Aw thanks. Yes we are too. Hes our first roo and we are a little attached. ❤ thanks to @Wyorp Rock we were able to stay calm, informed and get him through. Very grateful.
Update.
His wattles are looking much less swollen now and indont notice any oozing. Although they do seem wet sometimes. I cant tell if thats from drinking. Hes eating constantly now. Like every time i loom at the baby monitor he is pecking in his food dish lol. But he basically has nothing else...