I am very confused regarding what the procedure is for Cocci in baby chicks. I plan to brood 5 chicks inside my coop later this year, and I've heard to cocci can be a problem when taking chicks outside. I know that most people use corid to prevent/ treat it. But I've also heard that brooding...
So, lately I've been thinking of getting some chicken harnesses for when my chicks get here, as a way to exercise them when they're older. It would be nice to have them eat some of the ticks in my yard. Free- ranging is not an option where I live because my yard isn't fenced in and I have 3...
Lately I've been having questions on brooding chicks inside the coop. It will most likely be on the warmer side (75-80) where I live when he chicks get here. the problem is that I will have other birds in there, and I don't want to cause issues. However, I've heard that brooding inside the coop...
Hello! I am going to get a brand new coup on Tuesday, and I’m very excited. However, I’m realizing that I don’t really know exactly what supplies to purchase for my chickens aside from the basic things ( nesting boxes, heat lamps, feed, etc). I plan to get 2 older silkies when it comes and then...
Hello! I am currently preparing for my first batch of chicks. However, I’ve become concerned that the breeds I chose won’t work together well. I got 2 blue Andalusians, 1 splash polish, 1 “sapphire jewel” (idk, it was some specialty hatchery Egger mix) and 1 “surprise layer” (something free that...
Hello everyone. My daughter has recently expressed interest in raising some silkie pullets for 4-h showing. I messaged a silkie breeder and she showed me the following photos of some silkies. She said that she was 80% sure they were all pullets, but I know that silkies are hard to sex, so do...