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Yesterday I noticed one of my 4 week old Cochin chicks has a scaly hard bump on her shank just above toes , like in front of my ankle. She did not seem to be bothered by it and was walking normally. Today she has a swelling on the other shank as well. I have dusted the whole flock today for...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/627837/help-twin-embryos-in-a-blue-silkie-egg I was so surprised at there being two, it took a friend to point out she did not see an air sac. There is some clear yolk area around the chicks but I do not see an air sac at the large end. Should there be one on...

I just bought a few of these by BAFX Brands on e-bay for my 2 week old Cochin hens and some mixed breed males. Wow what a difference in my cleaning chores! The hens picked it up within 5 minutes, they are so curious. The males took about half an hour, but now the pecking order is in full...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/628440/twin-silkie-embryos-but-i-do-not-see-an-air-sac-at-day-12-should-i-see-one-by-now This is only the second time that I have incubated and candled eggs. I was so surprised to find two very dark embryos moving energetically around in there! The egg is on...