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Hatched some Icelandic's about 72 hours ago. The last chick to hatch was a day later than the others. It appears to have a neurological problem. It can not stand up right and walk on its own. It lays on its side and pushes itself around. It is the biggest fluffiest healthiest LOOKING chick...
Just thought I would post some pics of my deformed birds. I see a lot of bad things at my day job so I don't have the heart to cull unless there is suffering involved. If my wife and I can make arrangements to care for the chickens we do what it takes.
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I have an Ameraucana that is sick. This is Jessica she has a strange looking soft pouch thing under her lower beak. Her lower beak is too small but she eats wet food with no problem (fermented). She is half the size and weight of here flock mates. All the others are healthy. And of course...
I built this system and it has improved the water quality by leaps and bounds. I also have lettuce growing in it for the ducks to eat I will post more pics later and plans if anyone is interested.
Here is my new duck aquaponics systems. I have been running it about a month now, the water is so much cleaner. I have lettuce growing in the beds. I will post more photos when it grows more.
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my brooder is under an awning at the barn. Its well over 90 degrees here everyday. My chicks are staying well away from the heat lamp. can I just leave it off during the day and turn it on at night when it cools off? This is my first summer time hatch. Thank you
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After 2 years I finally have a broody hen, a Welsummer. She was setting on 8 eggs and only one hatched. The chick is 5 days old now and doing great. The problem is she is still setting on the other eggs. I feel strongly that they wont hatch due to our rooster being in time out for a week...
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I received some Silkie chicks in the mail two weeks ago from my pet chicken. They have been in great health. Today I noticed that one of the babies has a swollen eye and the skin around it looks scaly (no puss or discharge) All the other chicks seem fine. These are my first silkies. Any...