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  1. dawnchick

    Can a roosters crow change?

    I don't know the answer and have never had silkies, but I have noticed a difference in the sound of the crow sometime after one year of age in mine. I figured it was sort of like puberty vs. true maturing that takes place in the early 20's in people.
  2. dawnchick

    Differences in skin color?

    Skin color varies from breed to breed, and if they are the same breed, remember that hatcheries cross breed them all the time. You will see differences in meat birds from batch to batch because of breeding techniques as well. If they ate the same things, they will probably have about the same...
  3. dawnchick

    Our girls Amazing survival.

    You'll just have to watch her and see. Since she was able to get water I imagine she could have survived even longer. Obviously, some extra nutrition would be good, maybe a little hamburger or yogurt or a scrambled egg, maybe a few drops of infant vitamins each day, that sort of thing. I...
  4. dawnchick

    Can someone tell me how to deal with crooked toes?

    You can correct this in very young chicks with splinting but I doubt you can in these. If they were mine I'd probably leave them alone for a week or two and see if they get more comfortable or learn to deal with their problems. Personal choice.
  5. dawnchick

    Babysitting?

    Right. Broodies stay on the nest almost 24 hours a day, usually getting off once to eat and poop. They fluff up and growl at you if you try to move them. They pluck some of their soft chest feathers to "feather the nest." They spread out as if keeping a large clutch of eggs warm. They will...
  6. dawnchick

    First butcher today: questions

    1. Sounds like the usual odor to me. 2. It's still good They will all stiffen up (rigor mortis) then relax. That's why it's best to refrigerate about 24 hours before freezing, to let them relax. They will be tougher if you cook them when rigor mortis is in place. I've never killed two at...
  7. dawnchick

    Foul fowl odor

    That's why I live in the country. I feel for you.
  8. dawnchick

    bald spots on roo?

    Have you treated for mites/lice? The recommended ratio is around one roo to 10 hens, so maybe then hens are just pecking him. Hope you get it figured out. This will give you a bump, anyway.
  9. dawnchick

    lethargic, tail down, but no visible worms

    My first guess would be worms. You should start with wazine and probably follow up with another wormer like ivermectin. Look on the FAQ page for how to do this; I'd have to. You certainly won't always see worms when they are present. Usually it is a really bad infestation if you actually see...
  10. dawnchick

    Babysitting?

    Oh, yes. All sorts of egg handling behaviors are normal. I hope they aren't all going broody on you. If the eggs stop, that may be the reason.
  11. dawnchick

    Four New Chicks At Glenn Cottage Eggery

    I bet you'll succeed! Good luck.
  12. dawnchick

    Winter is around the corner in my part of the world

    You really should research this on here; we have Alaskan members. I know chickens generally prefer to stay off the snow, though some will venture out. I have seen it recommended that the space to be provided be increased to 10 sq ft per chicken of coop space in climates like yours, as they...
  13. dawnchick

    How Long?

    In the end it depends on the individual. Just and there are 10 year old hens laying eggs, there are 10 year old roosters fathering chicks. Probably older, in both cases. I believe roosters last longer than hens, in reference to fertility, though.
  14. dawnchick

    little milli is sick

    If I remember correctly, corid blocks some vitamin in the cocci, may be thiamine??? Sulmet is at any rate a sulfa antibiotic. Very different, obviously. If I had birds sick with cocci and not responding to corid, I wouldn't wait any 21 days, I'd maybe wait 2. Cocci can kill them, too, after...
  15. dawnchick

    Lethargic, comb limp, UPDATE!! HOPEFULLY A BIT BETTER!

    I'd read in the emergencies or FAQ section on crop problems. There are treatments you can try, I know, but I'm afraid that's about all I know.
  16. dawnchick

    Curious about Hurricane plans and your chickens?

    I think most people close them up in the coop against the wind -- which is OK if the coop does not blow down.
  17. dawnchick

    If I x a blue egg Roo what will happen?

    You won't know for sure til the offspring starts laying, but I believe the likely outcome will be some shade of brown. My sussex lay colored eggs, kind of light purplish brown; I did not know sussex ever laid white eggs. By the way, I don't think there is any guarantee that mating two blue...
  18. dawnchick

    do I need to cull & necropsy?

    There is plenty of info on here about Marek's, most of which I don't know, or I would tell you. I don't think the vaccine is effective after they are 3 or 4 days old, but not sure. What would be the point of the necropsy? Could you diagnose Marek's if it was there? You might look into how to...
  19. dawnchick

    Will my chickens/ducks get confused.....

    Any reason they can't sleep in the garage as well? No windows in the smaller building could be a problem, unless there is other ventilation. You could stack a few bales of hay around a spot in the corner to make a smaller room that holds heat better, for example. I have read on here of people...
  20. dawnchick

    little milli is sick

    You'll have to research on here; I have never treated for cocci, just read about it. After a few days, I would personally find some Sulmet. I know they say look for the liquid, not the tablets. They are supposed to develop some immunity over time, but they can also be infected a long time...
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