I had 2 eggs hatch in my incubator the one chick was moving around decently but the other just lays there with it's legs out behind it. I moved them to a brooder but now they are both lying there w legs straight behind them they wiggle around without using them at all. The oldest is now almost 4...
When I left for the Farmers Market today at 3 I had 12 Cornish Crosses, 15 random meat pullets, 4 BLR Wyandotte pullets, and 11 hens. They free range during the day. I live in a big clearing in the middle of the woods. When I came home this evening around 8pm (still light here) I can only find 3...
Hi, I have a chick that I believe has a severe prolapsed vent. It is a Cornish Cross (not sure if that matters) but is only 4 weeks old. They all were just moved from the brooder to their outdoor shelter on Wednesday. Today I went out and noticed the one was acting very lethargic. I examined her...
Happy Happy Joy Joy I finally have the property I've always wanted. This spring is the push to get the sustainable farming venture up and running. There's so many things I want to do but Im trying to refraining from starting it all at once and give myself time to do everything right. I have some...
Hello! I will be getting my first batch of ducklings at my new home in April and I am trying to decide what's the best location to put my coop and would love some advice. I have a small pond next to my house about 30' diameter. Also I have 3 creeks running through the property. I believe the...