So today you are cold and crazy, lol. Pet rattler, yeah, crazy lady. I saw you woke to a cold morning too, my incubator may not have been set high enough last nit, read 96 when I looked.
If you haven't been attacked by surprise while bending over, then you will trim spurs until then. The 2 holes , 1 on my face and the other in the back of my head made me change my method. I now nuke a poteato for 8 to 10 minutes or less for small potatoes, until the center is too hot to touch...
Watch your chickens closely. That sounds a lot like gapeworms. And if it is, it can spred. I would isloate all chickens that came in contact with that one for at least a week and watch them closely. Also read as much as possible about these worms. I know some have said it doesn't effect small...
Re-read gapeworm data. Mine started like that from some day old birds I bought. No one could explain as the seller swears they don't have a problem. From reading I found there is a possibility that an adult can have them and not show symptoms for a long time but may pass with eggs. I couldn't...
I hope someone answers your question about the runny eyes, as I have a 12 wk old Ameracauna chick quarinteened for the same reason. Otherwise this chick seems very healthy and eats and drinks good. I had bought a few birds with gapeworms. This one was not one of them, but was in a cage next to...
PS: I am isolating the sick birds as I see that they are doing the same. I had 3 as of 10PM last nite in a separate homemade brooder w/similar characteristics.
The brooder I start with for the 1st week is a 3'X3'X18" wood box w/a screen top. One corner has the light and thermometer. Food & water is in the opposite corner also w/a thermometer. Temps ran 90 degrees F under lite & around 80 by the food. After the 1st week they are moved to a larger...
My Ameracauna chicks are 2 weeks old and now I have had 2 of 11 die. They get lathorgic, head down and then neck stretched while acting as if gasping or gaging on something. They still eat, drink and poop. The poop looks and smells normal. It seems to be spreading. I seperate them as I see the...
Why would one use the Texas Animal Health Commission over Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory for Pullorum-Typhoid Program testing? A&M is free but one is not registered with the state as a seller, which I don't mind being registered, but it cost $35 annually. I will only sell at...
How do I get a health certificate to sell potbellied pigs? I live near College Station and have 12-4 wk old skirmers to sell. The timing is perfect. Please advise if you or anyone else out there knows the answer.
I'll be in Austin either Monday eve or Tuesday morn. I would rescue these guys to a free range life on my farm in Caldwell if you'll pm me a call number.
I wish I could tell you about shipping from Ideal Poultry and all of their breeds, but I can't. I chose my own variety and picked them up at Ideal's location in Cameron Texas 2 weeks ago. They were all strong chicks, quick to catch on to water & feed. I have had absolutely no problems with a...
Susan Lemke is also actively involved with th Brazos Valley Poultry Club. I'm relatively new to these clubs and meetup groups, so I'm sorry, you'll have to google to get more.
The below address will yake you to the last show that was in College Station. Not for sure, but I think everyone...
There's a show in La Grange March 2nd. So far there has been no sign up. The Austin Backyard Meetup Group's Assistant Organizer, Susan Lemke, told me about it. I also got a name from some where (maybe the city of La Grange's website), but haven't been able to get thru to him & he doesn't have a...
Sorry I missed all the fun. Why would it ever get to the point of removal of a thread. So childish of those that caused it. As for Marans, they should be able to be shown in both poultry and hog shows. Never saw such a pig of a chicken. I use to be able to free feed and refill my 6 - 40 pound...
WOW, your egg thief must be something else. In my 40 years of BYC's, I have never seen a lock on the outside door of a nest, especially one requiring you to go inside to unlock. Great looking birds and nest too. Very secure, LOL.