I noticed a week or more ago that one or two has black tar poop. didn't think it was big deal because i gave them a free range block with molasses . now some have watery diarrhea . They are laying and don't act sick. only symptoms is the change in poop .
Do i need to worm? (never have) i...
I'm new at this, hope some one can help me figure this out, sorry long post Ive been reading others past post on subject still not sure about what i should do.thinking the worst...thanks in advance.
1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the...
I have tried to mix 8 week old chicks and 12 week old chicks. any suggestions on how to make a safer environment?
Read some were about not having corners in run need to make them rounded. plenty of space but they do get rough. also put 6inch PVC drain pipe "cave".I have one bantam in the...
we have set up our coop and attached run on a frame of old silo blocks.
wondering how best to finish floor to cut down on smell and make it easy to clean.
thinking about more blocks for floor? then 1 - 2 inch deep sand? or limestone?( is limestone bad for chicks)
Also do i need hardware...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
march 2012 first flock - helped parents raise broilers when i was a kid
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
9total -ages 5wks/8wks they are separated- same coop
(3) What breeds do you have
Black chocin bantam...
I have a 5wk ameraucana cross beak she is the sweetest thing. I'm afraid she needs to be put down her mates are passing her up. Ive tried feeding her mash in a 3'deep red anti tip dog dish. She seems to like eating out of the 1' deep hanging feeder instead. Is it possible the higher flat feeder...