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Sexing 5mo
It appears tome that the pied bird is a peahen. Can anyone confirm? -
New to Peachicks
My four peachicks are 6wo now. They're outside with about 4x8 closed run. This is my first time so I'm not sure what's normal behavior/posture for these birds. Is the hunched, a little droopy wing stance normal? I notice it more in the brown ones than the pied. They're on 22% game crumble, with... -
New to BYC
Hello, I have had chickens on-off for a few years. The majority of my losses come from the chickens not returning to the coop, roosting outside and getting picked off by predators. Currently, I have 1 rooster and 1 grown hen, both buff orpington. I have a batch of 2 week old poultry in...- Expladv
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New to Peachicks
I have some sulfa med on the way. Now, I'm getting supplies ready for when they move outside. Do you have any recommendations for dewormer + doseage? I found several different variations: Safe-guard Drench, 10% suspension Fenbendazole Safe-guard multi-species pellets Aristo-pet poultry wormer -
New to Peachicks
Also, any advice on getting the prescription for the Sulfa med, @KsKingBee ? -
New to Peachicks
KsKingBee, Thank you for the clear advice and the caution on the keets. Interesting info about the navel. I moved them back to the medicated feed last Wednesday and I am alternating electrolytes and fresh water. The medicated feed I have is only 16% protein so I've been giving them extra... -
New to Peachicks
Ok. Phased that out on friday anyway. Alternating electrolytes and freshwater. Does the poop from the surviving chick look normal or would you recommend medication? If so, any suggestions on how to obtain it. -
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New to Peachicks
Hello, I'm new to forum and new to peachicks. I've read lots of helpful posts on this site and am looking for advice on my new flock (9 days old). I have them raised with 11 guinea keets and 4 chicks although I separated the chicks yesterday into a separate brooder. For background, I started...