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She had plenty of room to get up and poop, eat and drink an even take a dust bath but if left alone this broody will not get off her nest! I didn't bother her for 5 days and no poo or food and water touched the entire time so I figured I would just remove her every evening. Maybe she would of...

I have a broody sitting on eggs due to hatch June 17th! Okay dumb question but its both of our first time hatching eggs lol---so for lockdown should I just stop taking the broody off the nest the 15th (3 days before hatch) or wait it'll I see an egg pip?

Hi all, thought I would join the party . I have a broody sitting on eggs due to hatch June 17th! Okay dumb question but its both of our first time hatching eggs lol---so for lockdown should I just stop taking the broody off the nest the 15th (3 days before hatch) or wait it'll I see an egg pip...

Can Chickens eat almonds? I have a bunch that went stale and don't want to just compost them...

I want only 1-2 eggs of many breeds this time so hatchery is the way I'm going.

What have been people's experiences with ordering hatching eggs from hatcheries? I'm specifically looking at My Pet Chicken or Meyers hatchery. I know there is risk in having eggs shipped but are there any hatcheries that has particularly high or low hatch rates consistently? Thanks!

Is 14 standard chicken eggs too many to put under a broody Buff Orpington to hatch? This is her first time hatching eggs if it makes any difference.

What about no grain but grass and veggies planted for the chickens to eat, as well as table scraps and other fresh fruits and veggies? If they have all that variety in foods can they live with no grain food, or would their diet be deficient? Thanks!

for anyone who wants an update I culled her yesterday. I didn't intervene for the first few days so there was no chance of the tendon healing in place. I learned about this issue so thats one thing that came out of a sad end.

I'm looking for 3 pullets to add to my 6 week old group. Interested in Wyandottes, BCM, Buff or Lavender Orpingtons, Leghorns, or any color Sexlink. Looking to spend under $15 per pullet. Hatchery quality is fine. I have a golden Sexlink roo (6 weeks) that I can trade if interested. Located in...

Anyone? Can i try to set it?

6 week old glw seems to have broken/dislocated her right leg. Joint is swollen and that leg is lighter than the other. I have her isolated. What can I do to help her? It doesn't seem like she's in obvious pain, just limps every so often. Thanks!

This is my BCM (probably roo) at 6 weeks old. He is now 7 weeks and I have yet to see any copper on him, is this concerning/abnormal?

North Seattle, green lake area.

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