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  1. BellaBelinski

    Lessons learned in my battle with mites

    Last summer my chicks (and coop) had a mite infestation. I used a Neem oil and water mixture to spray the coop, and DE on chicks and coop. I also switched back to pine shavings (from straw), In just 2 treatments the mites were gone. I swear by Neem oil!!
  2. BellaBelinski

    Chicken with a puncture wound

    Hi All! One of my hens was attacked tonight. We think it was by an owl because she has a pretty big and deep open puncture wound on her back. We couldn't find any other injuries on her body. I didn't know exactly what to do, so I cleaned the area a little with warm water (I didn't have...
  3. BellaBelinski

    Broody hen has stopped laying

    Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I guess it'll just have to be a trial and error situation. This is my first time dealing with a broody bird. Wish me luck!
  4. BellaBelinski

    Broody hen has stopped laying

    Hi everyone! I have a 3 hens of which one has become very broody. For the past 5-6 mornings I have had to force her out of the nest. She runs to the food and water as soon as she's out of the coop. However, the other 2 have begun to pick on her. They peck at her eyes. I try to discourage them...
  5. BellaBelinski

    How to clean old coop for new batch of chicks

    I am pretty laid back myself. I was looking for a response like yours. You're my only response, but if there were any more I would go with your idea! I actually thought about sprinkling some DE throughout the coop. You just confirmed this thought. Thanks for your input.
  6. BellaBelinski

    How to clean old coop for new batch of chicks

    Thanks Folly! I think I will do that. There were initially only 4 hens in it. One of those died from a leg injury and 2 fell prey to a great horned owl. There's only one left of the original 4 that we got in spring 2012. We got four more this past spring. One turned out to be a rooster (which...
  7. BellaBelinski

    How to clean old coop for new batch of chicks

    Hi all! We just got a new batch of chicks (8 to be exact). We have 2 coops. Our big girls will be in one and the new pullets will be in the other until they are big enough to intermingle. I was wondering if it was crucial to sanitize the old coop before putting the new chicks in? We've never...
  8. BellaBelinski

    CHICK DYING

    No it isn't. I lost 3 of my girls within the past 6 months to an injury, an owl, and a fox. It really sucks!
  9. BellaBelinski

    CHICK DYING

    I'm so sorry for your loss !
  10. BellaBelinski

    Silkie attacked...try saving her or put her out of her misery???

    I am sorry for your loss!
  11. BellaBelinski

    CHICK DYING

    I'm so sorry to hear about your little chick. I would also start by giving electrolytes, perhaps by giving a couple drops at a time with a small syringe if she won't drink on her own. Best of luck to you and your chick.
  12. BellaBelinski

    Aspirin Dosing: A little confused!

    One of my chicks has an injured leg. Currently I am giving her a vitamin blend that I picked up at the feed store and aspirin. For the aspirin, I am diluting 1 baby aspirin (81mg) in a quart of water (along with the vitamins). People on BYC forum are saying to mix 4-5 "regular" aspirin...
  13. BellaBelinski

    Injured chicken

    She's in a small dog carrier inside the coop with a 15 W bulb. She seems to be pretty content. I bought some vitamins which I'm giving to her in her water (along with the proper dosing of aspirin). The redness on her belly is getting better already, but I bought some epsom salt if it doesn't...
  14. BellaBelinski

    Injured chicken

    Thank you for the advice. I will get some epsom salt today. I'm also going to pick up some vitamins for her. Other posters have said that it helps the healing process. I was contemplating whether or not to bring her inside or leave her crated in her coop so she could be with her sister. I worry...
  15. BellaBelinski

    Injured chicken

    Hi Chicken Lovers! Today when I got home (at ~4:30 pm) 2 of my chickens were missing. I found one at my neighbors limping her way home. She was obviously in some sort of struggle because her leg is injured and a patch of feathers on her underbelly is missing. Her skin is very red (I don't know...
  16. BellaBelinski

    Is This A Pullet or A Cockerel Black Australorp?

    That is very encouraging! We chose Barred Rocks and Australorps because of their friendliness. Thank you!!
  17. BellaBelinski

    Is This A Pullet or A Cockerel Black Australorp?

    Thanks. I pretty much knew the answer, but I still wanted to get the opinions of seasoned chicken owners!!
  18. BellaBelinski

    Is This A Pullet or A Cockerel Black Australorp?

    This will be our first rooster. I hope we're not sorry! We only got 3 australorps, and one turns out to be a rooster. Go figure!!
  19. BellaBelinski

    Is This A Pullet or A Cockerel Black Australorp?

    The are about 5 weeks old.
  20. BellaBelinski

    Is This A Pullet or A Cockerel Black Australorp?

    Hi All! Can anyone tell me if this a pullet or a cockerel? You could see in the pictures that the comb and wattles are much bigger and redder than the other two BAs. You can't tell by these pictures, but his/her tail is stumpy; no long feathers. I will keep him/her regardless. Just curious!
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