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i have a Polish Roo, 10 weeks old. His beak is twisting over time, not scissor beak, I've seen that. And now his legs are starting to twist a bit at the hip almost like he has polio or something. Has anyone seen anything like this?

I have a 2 day old black copper marans chick that cries for no reason and has clear poop that looks like an egg white. Any ideas whats wrong and what I can do to help it? Thanks!

I have a Silkie who has been fine for 4 days, today she is crying and when she runs/walks, she will stumble backwards some of the time. Started on vitamins water and a little molasses. Any ideas on what is wrong? Thank you!

Any ideas on why a 3 week old duckling would suddenly be wobbly? He is a runner and has been very healthy to this point. They were on chick starter. I just changed to Dumor starter/grower. Any advise would be much appreciated, I dont want to lose him!

Help please. I have a group of month old runner ducklings. Live in a brooder in garage. No heat but in insulated garage. Eating starter they have been on since birth with grit and brewers yeast added. Pine shavings. One was lethargic yesterday afternoon. Pit electrolytes in water (We are on a...

Help please. I have a group of month old runner ducklings. Live in a brooder in garage. No heat but in insulated garage. Eating starter they have been on since birth with grit and brewers yeast added. Pine shavings. One was lethargic yesterday afternoon. Pit electrolytes in water (We are...

This is a 4 week old Australorp and a 4 week old silver laced wyandotte

I already posted this once, but I think I did it wrong. I bought my first 4 silkies and just love them so far......but.....I have something strange going on.....one of them has a comb coming in that is clearly NOT a walnut shape! He/She has a poofed forehead, black skin, 5 toes and poofy...

I bought my first 4 silkies and just love them so far......but.....I have something strange going on.....one of them has a comb coming in that is clearly NOT a walnut shape! He/She has a poofed forehead, black skin, 5 toes and poofy feathers, but the wrong comb! Any ideas? I was thinking...

My turkey hen, Edie, has started sneezing about an hour ago. Almost like she has something in her nose? She was kind of panting and sneezing and now just sneezing periodically. These are my first two turkeys. Any ideas?

Im new to Turkeys, I have chickens and ducks. Building them a coop and not sure if it needs to be completely surrounded by hardwire cloth like the chickens. All the pics I see online just have "fencing" around the house, but nothing completely varmint proof like the chickens. Suggestions...

Hi, I just got 2 little turkeys (1 palm 1 bourbon) and am not sure what to feed them. I was going to do chick starter but I read they might need more protein. Any suggestions? Also, when can I start supplementing their diet with greens? Same as chickens? Thanks!

Hi all, I have a mixed flock of ducks and chickens. I want to worm them but not sure what the best method/brand would be for a mixed flock. With a water based wormer, I worry the ducks would overdose! Any suggestions? Thanks, Gina

Hi all, My girl Peach lost her feathers on the back of the neck a month or more ago. They look like they are trying to grow back but havent. I read about lice and mites, but dont see any. I gave her a looooonnng bath in vinegar/salt/soap and sprayed her with some pest spray made for...

I have an adorable little guy who just hatched. He looks blue, but has blonde streaks on his head and body, like highlights almost. His chest and around his beak is yellow as well. Any idea what color it might end up? Mom is a blue runner with some darker blue splashing on her. Dad is a f/w...

Hi all, Yesterday one of our ducks hatched early. Yolk still attached. I read every post I could find on here. Propped up in a cup with a damp cloth in the bator. Today the sac looks to be mostly absorbed. Her eyes opened for the first time and she peeps often. However she is still very...

My broody runner duck decided she was done yesterday so I ran and got a incubator, power ready through every post I could find on BYC and look what I came home to today!!!

My broody runner duck decided she was done sitting on eggs so I ran and bought my first incubator yesterday. I have never hatched babies with a broody or a 'bator, but I thought I'd give it a try. I power read through about 100 threads on BYC and look what I came home to today!!! So happy!!

small hole) what is the best thing to put over the hole to give the little guy the best chance?

hi. I have a mixed flock of ducks and chickens. My chocolate runner duck decided to go broody and has been on her nest for about 3 weeks. Is it ok to let her raise them within the flock or will the chickens peck the babies? Thanks!