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  1. mrbunker

    Bad Egg

    Thanks for the reply. I agree, I think it was an egg that was kicked out of the broody's nest. Wouldn't it smell though? Would the floating test have caught it? Is it okay to do the float test on all eggs as I usually just dry brush them? All these questions... Thanks, Megan
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    Bad Egg

    Lately my hens have been laying an abundance of eggs and I have been sharing with coworkers. To my dismay a coworker reported that one of her eggs was bad. I would love some insight into what went wrong so this doesn't happen again!!! I'm truly mortified!!! Here is the scoop: I do have a...
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    Marek's and new chicks

    Just wondering how your situation went. We are going to be in the same boat this spring and I can not handle losing half our flock to this horrible disease again!!! Did you successfully introduce the new ladies to your original flock? Any one come down with Marek's symptoms? Hope all went well!!
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    their dropping like flies!

    Well... I feel like quite the inadequate chicken keeper!!! After doing a bit more research, I'm thinking we may have multiple issues. First, lice/mite infestation. A few of my older hens are missing feathers on their backs. I assumed our roo was a bit rough but now I'm thinking otherwise. I...
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    their dropping like flies!

    Should I treat the whole flock with Corrid? How is that done? Would the maggots be obvious or take some thorough inspection? thanks!!
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    their dropping like flies!

    Same feed, just new bag. Thanks for the speedy reply!
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    their dropping like flies!

    Looking for some advice. We have lost three chickens in the last few days with two more that I don't expect the make it through the night. Our 9 mo old rooster was the first to go two days ago. He hung around the coop more than usual the day before he died and then the next day he had very...
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    white cochin hen/black cochin roo

    Thanks for the reply!! I'm excited to find out!!
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    white cochin hen/black cochin roo

    Newbie question here, not even sure this is the right forum, but here we go...I put a few of my white cochin hen's eggs in the bator with my ordered polish eggs to act as a "control group." She is in with a black cochin roo. What should I expect from the chicks? Thanks!!! Megan
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    getting antsy!!!

    Today is the morning of day 22. We had 2 pip on the eve of day 20 and 5 out and fluffy by the end of day 21. Now nothing. Nada. I'm bummed because I have been long awaiting the arrival of my cochin, silkie, and polish eggs, and these guys are just sitting there This is only my second hatch...
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    CACKLE CACKLE CACKLE HORRIFIC HORRIFIC CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM OWNER

    Same situation here! I ordered 15 guineas back in Feb. and canceled in April via email and voicemail. Come May 29th the guineas were on my door step. Only 11 in the box, 2 dead on arrival, and 5 died within 12 hours. I finally got through to Cackle the next morning and after much debate they...
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    teeny, tiny eggs

    our four older ladies are in their own coop and religiously give us three eggs a day. yesterday, when i collected eggs i got three normal eggs and one tiny, teeny egg (see photo). checked back later that night and found one more little egg. our rir is old (approximately 5 yrs.) and we don't...
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    when to peek at broody hens hatch?

    UPDATE checked on my broody and babies this afternoon and she and babes were out of the nest. only three made it because of MY ERROR. so warning to all you other newbies!!! DON'T LET THE CHICKS HATCH IN A TUB OR BASKET. all nine hatched out and looked very healthy, but 6 fell out of the tub...
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    when to peek at broody hens hatch?

    Quote: the box is within a dog crate, so i would just take her out of the box and leave everyone in the dog crate. she seems comfy in the crate.
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    when to peek at broody hens hatch?

    we hear peeps and have spotted at least one chick maybe two
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    when to peek at broody hens hatch?

    so, first time broody henner. she was sitting on 9 guinea eggs that started to hatch monday the 2nd. she will not let us near her or the nest (which is in a tub with 4 inch sides). at least one chick died and is outside the nest. i would like to move her and the chicks out of the tub so the...
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    Who do I order chicks from?

    scary experience with cackle! okay with mcmurray.
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    the dying cackle chicks

    UPDATE For those that helped with the previous post, I thank you!!!! The dying has slowed and we are left with 4 guinea fowl. I did actually speak with a real human at Cackle on Saturday morning. They apologized and asked how to remedy the situation. I let them know that I had canceled the...
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    Need help distinguishing breeds

    we were in the same position awhile back! you should be okay with everyone except the black australorps, barred rock and maybe the wyandottes (we didn't have wyandotte chicks but we did have cuckoo marans.) Those three looked identical. Supposedly the australorps have white markings and the...
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    i need tips for the best set up for a 1st time momma & two chicks

    first timer too! i have a broody hen sitting on 9 guinea eggs we ordered. we separated her in a dog crate. so far she seems to be lovin' it. we will see how it goes after the babies arrive (~June 1) good luck
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