Hello- I just calibrated my current thermometer/hygrometer with the salt method. I've used it before with some success, then the hygrometer became unreliable. Anyway, I just calibrated a new one of a different brand. When you are aiming for 75 humidity, and you get 80 or 70, it's no big deal...
Hi- this is probably a silly question, but do I need to calibrate a digital thermometer/hygrometer? Do I use the "baggie of salt" method that I use the non-digitals?
Mine is this one.... I just hope I can trust the numbers-. I had another brand that I got from a friend used. It was...
Hi- I'm looking for a very good breeder quality Lavender cockerel or rooster of breeding age. About the only chance that I will have of meeting anyone to get him is at the Knoxville show on 12/07/2013. Please contacts me with photos if you have one, and plan to attend the Knoxville show...
Hi- forgive me if this has been asked before- I did a search and didn't find it. My chickens are pooping ceacal- like poop. They seem to be pooping this kind more than normal, in my opinion. Should I treat with Corrid?
Thanks- Pam
My 5 month old Lavender boy (Silkie) has had wry neck for at least 2 months. He was steady, but not getting better. I finally brought out the big guns- Prednisone. He's been on it for 4 day, and he's worse!! He's practically standing on his head. :( He's getting 2.5 milligrams twice a day. Plus...
My personal pet Ziggy (Polish) has vent gleet (yeast infection, chicken style). Then she became egg bound, and so much Cloaca/uterous has prolapsed that I haven't even seen a case worse on Google. To make matters worse, I broke the egg trying to "help" her. I've done Epsom salt baths, Epsom...
Hi- My little 1 yr old Polish has vent gleet. (Covered in white liquid ,but not too smelly yet). She's straining too. Reading around, some say the straining might be eggbound, some people say that their's strained with gleet. I've given her a bath in Epson salt (for the Gleet) Trying to get...
Hi! I'm looking for a handsome buff laced rooster with a good attitude. Hate to be flogged! Please let me know if you have one. I'm willing to travel to Atlanta, Huntsville, Nashville, Knoxville, etc Large sized, please. Frizzles, too.
Thanks!
Pam
Crele Cockerel/rooster non-bearded Polish for sale. He's about 11 months old. I'm being honest an letting you know that he's a beautiful chicken with a bad attitude. He is Crele colored. He gathers people's attention for his color. He came to me with the attitude, and I haven't been able to...
Hi- Does anyone know a company that carries both Valzaben and Oxine? Would like to save on shipping. Thanks much! Pam Probably spelled Valzaben wrong. Haven't been able to find it searching- Thanks!
Hi- this is the book "Silkies and Silkie Bantams" by Sigrd Van Dort. Paid $99.00, selling for $45.00 I've only read it once. Only flaw is a tiny crease on one corner. 192 pages, soft cover, signed by author. Covers history of Silkies, breeding, standards, colors, wings and faults, genetics...
Hi. I recently wormed my Silkies with Ivermectin (spell) about a month ago (did both doses). Had also wormed them with it about 3 months before because I was very hesitant, and thought maybe it didn't "take. My chickens are underweight.I have to get a scale to see for sure, but you can feel...
Hi- this is the American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection, 2010. It list the requirements of each breed of poultry. It includes chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and peafowl. It is the standard for judges and showers to judge by.. It also give examples of common faults, wing shapes...
Hi! Forgive me if this has been answered - I searched and didn't find it. I'm wondering if I can put VetRX and Ivermectin at the same time? Also, I uses Ivermectin (spot on the skin) about 2 months ago, but I was afraid of giving them too much, and maybe should give them some more. I have...
Hi- This is a nice Silver Phoenix cockerel, 8 months old. I don't know much about this breed, so I will say he is pet quality. He non-agressive, little shy (even though he's been held since he was 2 days old). His wings have been clipped, because I didn't plan to show him. He's standard...
Hi- Forgive me if this has been answered a million times, or is on an egg chart that I haven't seen- I've been looking before I put the question on here :). This is my second time trying to incubate eggs. First time was a disaster, no eggs hatched. This time,I'm candling. I have 10 viable...
Hello- I just got a Hova-Bator 160n with egg turner. They mentioned a turbo fan, but it is not included (I just sent an email about it to them). Anyway, my eggs are due to arrive Wednesday. Do I set the temp for 102, like they say to do with a "still air"? I'm guessing that without the fan...
Hi- sorry if these question have been answered alot- I've been searching the archives, didn't find them. I have a few... I already have mine put together, but want to make sure I have some things right..
1. Do you take the top off the incubator to add water? I thought it was bad to open it a...