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  1. Old 76 Farm

    Worming question

    Hi all, I'll be worming my chickens with Zimecterin Gold (Ivermectin 1.55%/Praziquantel 7.75%) paste. I know to give them just a bb size dose each, but I'm not sure if I should withhold food before doing so or after doing so.... or not to withhold food at all? Does anyone here know?
  2. Old 76 Farm

    At what age to re-home cockerel chick?

    My broody hatched out three beautiful Buff Orpington chicks. Two are pullets, one cockerel now all 5 weeks old. I already have Daddy buff Orp plus two other roos, so the little guy will have to be re-homed. He has great genetics & his daddy is the best rooster I've ever had so he should be easy...
  3. Old 76 Farm

    Silkie Chicks from TSC Aggressive? Is anyone else noticing this?

    I bought 6 Silkie chicks at TSC that are now a day shy of 2 weeks old. They are very aggressive with each other, pecking, fighting, attacking my hand. I have never seen chicks act like this before and am worried I made a mistake in getting them. Everything about them tells me they are pullets...
  4. Old 76 Farm

    How winter hardy are Silkie chickens? NE winters?

    Hi all, I have been wanting to add some Silkies to my flock. I've done some reading about the breed and it says they are winter hardy, but down to what temp? I'm in Central NY where the temps dip down to -15. My coop is insulated & I do the deep litter method. What do you guys think, would they...
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