I just got 2 baby ducks with my chicks. I have some questions! Do i need to add more ducks or is 2 enough? Can i add brewers yeast (picture attached) instead of niacin? If so how much and is it ok for the chicks too? Any other helpful info is appreciated. I also have 1 turkey if theres anything...
I noticed the normal thread isnt getting very many new updates (it was started in 2009). I'm trying to get a new one started for anyone who has gotten or is getting the Cackle Hatchery Surprise lately. We just ordered one for a May 11 hatch date. Has anyone else ordered or gotten one this year...
My hen had been sitting on her nest for two days only getting up for water. Day 3 and she's been up for most of this morning. Did she give up? Do I leave the eggs and see if she goes back to them?
We plan on getting some baby chicks in the next few days and I want them to be friendly yet at the same time don't want to handle them so much they die. We also have young children. How much should baby chicks be handled by age? We should be getting them around a day old.
Thank you for any advice!
I got a polish sultan 7wk chicken yesterday and today she is not eating, laying with her wings out and will only scoot backwards a few "steps" does anyone know what's going on or if there's anything I can do?
Hey! Thanks for having me on your site. So excited to start this new adventure and I figure I've been looking on here enough I should join! Especially since I already have more specific questions! We got our first baby chicks yesterday from tractor supply company and they were all supposed to be...