I am in need of help...
I found my duck upside down and flopping around and unable to turn right side up. Since then, she keeps turning on her side and flopping around, head all the way back and tongue hanging out... it almost looks as if she is having seizures. she is about 4 weeks old, and...
Oh goodness, I have 2 duck hens on 2 different nests. The girls have about 20 eggs each...
Here's where i need the help...
I have no clue when they are due... is there anyway to tell???
Also, what does it mean when they are throwing the eggs out of the nests? Is it the same as when...
Hi all, I am in need of help, my muskovey duck is not doing good. He's lathargic, wont really eat, drink, move, and seems to be bloated and is quiet warm to the touch - almost like a fever.
I now have him seperated from the others, in the house. He is about a year old. I love him dearly and...
We received a hatch back on Sept 19th of
of mixed pullet Brahmas from Ideal which were not what we ordered! Their site said we would be receiving 3 types (Light Brahmas, Buff Brahmas, Dark Brahmas) we only received two types. We did not even receive a call asking us if this was acceptable. We...
Hey all I need some help... What would eat over a dozen plus eggs a day? We have noticed eggs missing daily, but it is getting worse everyday... several missing anywhere from a dozen to two dozen a day... We finally realized it tonight when taking care of the eggs we got throughout the day. We...
Hi all,
I need some advice, I have a chick that is about 2 weeks old. It is hlf the size of the other guys, and its belly is swollen. I have made sure its little toosh was clean of anything that could have plugged it. It seems to be holding its own, but does seem week. Feathers are not as far...
Since I have had a few of you ask... Here are pictures of our Igloo-Bator and an explanation of the metal electrical box...
Mind you, my husband is an electrician!!! So, everything had to be wired together and properly done
The electrical box helps with the temps regulating. When you put a...
Cyn, Here are the pics I told you I would try to get. I still need to get the Buff Orp pics... I couldn't find it when I went out searching... they were all over I will try to catch them later
Here's the Americana's (??) What do you think??
Here is the BR Roo I was talking about... Still...
Hi all, kids just came into the house... one of our pigs is down, breathing really heavy, almost like a panting, says that her nipples are enlarging, we are thinking maybe she is having little ones, but I dont know because she has shown no sighns of being pregnant... what else could it be??? Any...
You're NOT going to believe this!!!! Chick Order Canceled
For all of you who live in Virginia... Do not order from Cackle Hatchery. I placed a fairly large order (55 chicks) a week or two ago and recieved in the mail today a cancelation notice.
"The Commonwealth of Virginia has notified...
Hi All,
I need some advice, I had 5 chickies hatch out 2 days ago. One of little ones leg will not straighten and she/he is not walking on it, will not put any weight on it. The joint in the center of the leg seems larger than the other and it is a little hard to straighten it.
Has anyone...
I have pips, 4 of them!!! One actually most of the way unzipped now!!! Just waiting for that last push It really never gets old!!! I just love this part!!! I wonder why they are 3 days late... it just does not make sense... if anyone has any ideas, I would much appriciate the input.
c'mon...
Cyn & Tom,
Here is the pretty baby Laila... I took the pics tonight, maybe I need to wait for daylight so we can see her true colors... Anyways, she is still so very beautiul... well, at least we are hoping she is a she... What do you think???
Hey all,
DH wanted me to order some Cinnamon Queens, I know nothing about them. Do any of you have them???
I read that they are harty layers and start early... I would like to hear from those of you that have them, so that I have personal experiance informaiton if possible.
Thank you,
Tes
Hi to all of you chicken lovers that I got to know and who have helped me out so much with all my chickens, ducks, and turkey issues...
I have missed you all!!! So much has been going on for the past 9 or so months. Yes, it has been a long time...
My job is taking alot of my time, DH is...
Well, we did something right.... had chicks today... day 19, dont understand why but ummm okay.... 2 hatched one is pipped and 8 more to go.....
Also.... our sweet little Trixie had puppies today... ugggg busy day... no sleep... going to go home and get to bed... when we get the phone and...
Hi all, just wanted to let you all know that we/I are all doing fine! Christmas was real good and so has the new year so far. The computer crashed before xmas so it has taken some time to get it working again... (right now using the inlaws)
Honestly wanted to just check in, say HI, and miss...
I have a few breeds that should be laying large eggs. But right now I am only getting them to weigh out medium, only a couple are large.... anyways, they starting laying in August/September... How long does it take for them to regulate and lay large eggs continously??? The breeds I have are...
Not sure if this is where I post this question or not....so sorry if posted to wrong one!!!!
Question - What breed lays the biggest JUMBO eggs??? I think Leghorns do... but what other breeds????
Also, are Amercauna's/Easter Eggers the only breed that lays decent sized blue/green eggs??? Just...
PLEASEEEE Help me.... I have been keeping an eye on Rosebud lately.... and today... OMGoodness, I caught her and this is what I found. We put Peroxide and Triple antibiotic ointment on her. Is there anything else we need to do for her>????? Brought her in the house, she is in her own little...