I have been trying to get it to drink using a medicine dropper and made a mash of the feed with water and still cannot get it to eat or drink. It finally pooped a really watery stool that was brown tinted. Still laying there lethargic. It cannot walk, just hobbles around. I found it laying...
I have 15 poults that are 5 days old. All but one appear to be in excellent health. The one is just laying on the floor swaying back and forth. I cannot get it to eat or drink. Should I seperate it from the others to prevent it infecting the others? Other sites tell me to cull it. Any advice...
Silkie roos will act cocky and have a very wide gray almost black comb. Pullets tend to be quieter and less hyper if you will with a skinny comb area. Pullets hair tends to be longer and more wild looking as well.
I have done lots of research in regards to sexing these light brahma chicks. I am assuming as of now they are pullets due to the combs. I realize it may still yet be to early to determine and the surefire way to know is when it cries. However, as this is my first time owning these gentle giants...