Recent content by Wexford Chuck

Hello from the sunny south east, welcome and keep up the good work. If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask, the wealth of knowledge from the wonderful folk here in byc is amazing, and all are very friendly. welcome again

I have a mamma that started with 9 eggs under her, she left the nest yesterday and being curious took a peek and found 19 eggs in the nest. She got back on the nest and we got our first cheeps this morning, how long will she stay sitting, and how long before I move her

WOOHOOO what a wonderful Birthday present

He's fine thats a 9 Rate my New Momma

07/27/11 14.30

It's alright mum i'll protect you. Look into my EYES!!!!!!!!

This is Podge, My Broody Mamma with her first chick.

This is the way to the Dustbath little ones Now make sure you have washed behind your wings Get back in there and wash behind your ears properly!!!!!

Thanks for the advice, i think i will leave the bottle on the shelf for emergencies only.

Take a good look at the Chick on the left it looks like it has too many eyes i have no idea what bredd or sex this chick is, if anyone has or has had anything similar could you please let me know what it may turn into the chick in question is the chick on the right at the drinker

Hi Freda you could try this link for sexing your Welsummers. https://www.backyardchickens.com/breeds/welsummer/chicken/110

i am using an un-medicated starter crumb for my chicks and wanted to know could i treat them with Coxoid at less than 1 week old. i have scanned the net for advice and come up blank. any help on this subject would be appreciated. Cheers Del

As promised here are a couple of photo's, there are 5 chicks so far and 5 eggs still remaining. the other 3 are still a little shy

Thanks for that advice mmaddie's mum, i will be leaving momma and chicks alone for the near future in a specially built pen in the garage.

Just heard my first PEEP will post some photos when the little ones pop their heads out from under mamma