My broody hatched a single chick that at about one week old the cere became infected. I'm not sure if there was an injury, I could not see it if there was. I treated the infection and a scab developed. I left the scab alone to fall off on its own but when it did I noticed the top beak was...
I have eggs from two different breeders and want to know witch chicks came from what source. Any ideas on how to keep hatch lings on their side of the incubator. I just have one incubator. I thought that dividing with rabbit wire would work. Any suggestions?
Hi, I have been here awhile but never really introduced myself. My name is Debbie and I started my flock last year with 4 laying hen. The reason I decided to keep chickens was not only for the eggs but also as a form of physical therapy. I have an auto immune disease and I'm immobile a lot of...
I have a 5 month old EE cockerel that has just started attempting to breed this week. I also have a BSL hen that is top of the pecking order. while free ranging yesterday I was sure he was finally going to get the job done with my BO pullet and out of nowhere the BSL came charging from behind...
My BR pullet started to lay 5 days ago. Three eggs so far but they all are between 38 and 40 grams. I have had a small egg ever so often but never repeatedly from the same pullet. Is this cause for alarm or just the difference from bird to bird? Are these eggs ok to eat?
I have 4 laying hens and my red sex link is acting broody. I also have 10 week olds that include 2 cockerels one of which just started crowing. Did the crowing cause Henny Penny to act broody? I feel so bad for her. I don't have fertile eggs to give her yet.
I have the LG still air and no matter what I do I can't get the humidity to stay above 50%. that's with all the tracks for water full a sponge and 2 jars of water. I'm really regreting buying this model right now. I've already lost 5 babies after piping, waiting on 3 that candled good, I...