If you use a Genesis 1588 HovaBator, do you find the temperature and humidity shown on the machine to be accurate? The one I'm using shows a HUGE difference from my hygrometer/thermometer. The temperature is also 2-3 degrees cooler on the floor of the incubator than it is at the top of the...
I am wondering when you should start worming your flock. Do you worm healthy chickens, or only if you see worms? I use DE in their coop, so I'm specifically curious about the wormers like Wazine or Ivermectin. I have not seen ivermectin for chickens, only other livestock. Also, does a chemical...
I brought this chick home a month ago, and thought she just needed "cleaned up." Her eyes are puffy, and the hair sticks to her face around the eyes. She blinks a lot too. No other symptoms, and she eats and acts normal. She has been in with a bantam cochin for the entire time, and cochin is not...
I have some Imported English Orpington Chicks and there is one partridge that is much larger than the others. Does not act flighty, does not stretch it's neck up, but has thick ankles and a huge breast. It's just a massive chick. The comb is not really bigger than the others, but is turning red...
I brought home 5, 1-3 day old baby chicks a few days ago. I've already lost 2, and one is extremely lethargic and won't eat.
The two that died were fine, healthy and growing and then just died overnight. What could this be from, and what should I do now?
I don't want to lose any more!!! So...
So I bought two silkie chicks at 3 weeks of age, and they are terrified of humans. Run to the back of the cage, and chirp like crazy when separated. They don't seem to settle down at all. This is very different behavior than my other pullets which I've raised since 3 days old. My others are...
Could this be a cockerel? Sexed as a Pullet. Currently larger than my other breeds and has much bigger comb. Anyone familiar with the leghorns who can advise?