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  1. Bigbluefrog

    Will a broody hen take older chicks (two weeks old)?

    Thank ypu for the update- I often wonder what happened in the end. I have a broody hen sitting on fertilized eggs well one exploded and contaminated the rest. So I have 1 week old chicks and I plan to try your method- I have the broody in with chicks but seperated
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    Continuous Vent Gleet

    I do the same thing! So curious what worked and what didnt
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    Persistent Vent Gleet - please help - I am losing my mind.

    So this happened in 2020 Curious whatever happened. I find these threads - and then read all the posts and wondered - is the chicken gone? I have 3 with chronic vent gleet. I treat and then it comes back Same protocol as the original poster. I got a bad batch of hens sickly from the hatchery...
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    Broody with broken egg on fertilized eggs

    Oh boy- I did have some egg dried on them. I took a better flashlight One egg clearly shows an eye and chick body- one egg was slightly cooler - she might of discarded it So now I am tempted to stop her from being broody- 🤷‍♀️ This is the first time I got fertile eggs. As I have a all hen...
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    Hatching egg cracked under broody hen and contaminated all other eggs!

    So did the eggs hatch? I am curious as My situation is similar And need to know if I should pull the eggs
  6. Bigbluefrog

    Broody with broken egg on fertilized eggs

    Thanks! I figured if it is fruitless then I should remove them and break the broody or place chicks under her
  7. Bigbluefrog

    Broody with broken egg on fertilized eggs

    Hi, I am on day 9. 2 days ago I found a very wet nest. A broken egg in with the broody and on all five eggs. I WIPED THEM WITH A DRY CLOTH. Removed the broody to a clean private nest with the dried eggs. II did wash her up with water as she was coated in yolk. Will the eggs still hatch? Should I...
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    Broken egg under broody hen

    Curious did the eggs hatch after being cleaned?
  9. Bigbluefrog

    Broody hen on yolk-covered eggs

    Curious if the eggs hatched?! It's been a few years
  10. Bigbluefrog

    Coccidiosis?

    I used this on my hens too then found out they don't recommend for livestock or for eggs eaten by people. How long would the egg withdraw be?
  11. Bigbluefrog

    Old farmer vrs Country gal

    sounds lovely! I do tend to fuss more over some, but some days I am like farmer Joe- let them be. I do get sad when we cull but have done so out of need and a few roosters that needed to go.
  12. Bigbluefrog

    Shaking heads

    Thanks
  13. Bigbluefrog

    Old farmer vrs Country gal

    So I watch my chickens, feed them daily, clean their dishes, treat their health like bumble foot or whatever health. Wrap an ankle put on aprons for their back. And worry! Then the farmer Good feed, clean water, cleans the coop 2 times a year. Picks the eggs. The farmer doesn't fuss over his...
  14. Bigbluefrog

    Shaking heads

    How often should I dust them?
  15. Bigbluefrog

    Shaking heads

    I have one lamp still on - its a ceramic bulb so no light Tomorrow I will replace the red light to a ceramic bulb. They have 2 heat lamps. It was pretty cozy in there. I closed the coop door and left one lamp on
  16. Bigbluefrog

    prayer warriors (following Jesus Christ, everyone welcome)

    I find sometimes it helps to go in quiet room and have a heart to heart conversation with Jesus. Be specific in your needs, be humble in asking, ask the Lord for help if it be His will and give you courage and wisdom in knowing what to do. Then let go of worry -let go - Dear Lord I am tired and...
  17. Bigbluefrog

    Shaking heads

    So I just went in there with my husband and dusted each one Will see how they do tomorrow. I have one heat lamp and once I turned it off they settled down
  18. Bigbluefrog

    Shaking heads

    5 of my hens just started shaking their heads And scratching the neck. It is more than preening. Seems like they got something in their ears or something is bugging them. I didn't see any bugs or mites. I do have elector psp. It is super cold here too so not the best time to treat. It's...
  19. Bigbluefrog

    Why is my hen shaking her head

    I know this is old- 5 of my hens just started to shake their head! It is odd- and they look uncomfortable. Can other animals get the mites? It is extremely cold right now 5 degree F I have 16 birds. If I dip them in elector psp and keep them inside for a few days - Idk I have too many birds and...
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    prayer warriors (following Jesus Christ, everyone welcome)

    For all here asking for Prayers 🙏 Dear LORD, thank you for your incredible love and mercy! We praise your name in all things. LORD, we ask for love, comfort, peace and healing. Please forgive us for our sins and help us to seek your will in all things. LORD let everyone here know that you...
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