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I have quite a few very nice water nipples that are meant to be mounted horizontal. They have a little "protrusion" for the bottom of the beak. Anyone think of any reason I can't put them on the side of a water bucket near the bottom ? Thanks !

I have heard there is a breed of goat, commonly found in west Tx. & N.M. area that will eat Iron Weed. I think the name starts with a 'N'. (Not Nubian s.p.?). Does anyone know what the breed is. ? I also have 5 strands of electric rope around my pasture. Will that keep goats in ? I am over...

The last couple of days my R.C.R.I.R. roo has not been acting quite right. Last one out of coop instead for first. Not hanging with the girls. Going to roost before everyone else. etc. No other sights of illness except a bit of loose droppings. He is about 3 yr. old. How long to R.I.R...

IF YOU ARE ORDERING ANY BABY FOWL FROM ANY HATCHERY -1. OF COURSE TRY AN ORDER WHEN THERE IS GOING TO BE A FEW DAYS OF GOOD WEATHER. 2. HAVE THE BABIES SENT E X P R E S S M A I L. I KNOW IT IS MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE BUT YOU HAVE A MUCH, MUCH BETTER CHANCE OF THEM ARRIVING ALIVE. IT CAN BE...

Typo on last post - Should of read - something the big birds CAN NOT get under.

I need advise please. I want to get some baby chicks next week. I need to be away for two weeks, first part of May. The babies would be about 9 weeks old when I leave. I have the pet sitter only let the chickens out into the fenced (elec.) chicken yard when I am away and give them 'treat'...

Or should I say, from what do your chickens drink ? BYC members give me a quick line as to your favorite way to water your chickens. I have rigged up a couple of different waterers, all with various draw backs. My goal is one the chickens really like so they get lots of clean fresh water. The...

I need to let this go --- promise last mention of it. This is a dumb dumb dumb thing someone DID to some poor chickens. They were told if they pulled the tail feathers out they would grow faster. No*** they won't but they will run faster to get away from your stupid *** self the next time...

There is something wrong and I can NOT figure out what is causing it. My girls (3 2 RRI 1 Aust) egg have thin shells and the whites are thin as if the eggs were 'old' . When I hard boil the eggs the white is mushy and makes peeling almost impossible. I feed Dumore from T.S., a few meal worms...

While trying to fix up the "perfect" fresh water supply for my chickens I came across a better poultry water nipple. It is actually a little cup with a small lever that fills when the chickens drink. They are a little pricey as far as water nipples go but I think they are worth it. I have...

I thought I had the perfect idea for a constant fresh water supply for my chickens. I fixed up a toilet tank complete with fill valve and ran it from bottom of the tank to p.v.c. pipe with poulty water nipples setting the fill valve on the lowest amount of water possible. Even so, I realized...

After a 2 week absence to go help my Mom I came home to my favorite chicken ill. ( It IS always the fave isn't it.) Symptoms are: She sits in the corner of the coop, dirt floor - cooler, her head is down and falls slowly to the side, then back to center, then to the side. This keeps...

I don't think I have ever heard any one mention Jersey Giants. Does any one have J. G.'s Would like to hear from you. Thanks !

I wormed my little flock of 5 last night with Safeguard. Was very glad at that point I didn't have more than 5. There has to be an easier way than a syringe. I tried putting the wormer in a bit of bread before but they spit it out and another chicken got wormed 2-3 times garbing up the others...

I have a small flock, since Lmphoid Leukosis killed most of them. I am trying to find the best brand of crumbles for my birds. Cost is a definate factor - need the most bang for my buck. I am feeding a local brand from my feed store but I don't care for it. It is supposed to be crumbles but...

I have read, probably on BYC, that chickens should have flat roost such as a 2x4 on its side. So trying to be a good "Mom" I added a 1x4 on top of the existing pole. The chickens don't seem to care which they have. My question is ~ in a natural enviorment, with a bird roosting in the trees...

I am in the process of changing my chickens to a water nipple drinking system. The birds are 'average' size - feed store R.I.R., Australorp, smaller Buff, and a BIG R.C.R.I.R. roo. Any suggestions on how high to place the water pipe with the nipples ? This just made me think (dugh) I may...

I have lost all of my flock to Lymphoid Leukosis, a couple to coyotes and dogs. I am farily sure this disease came in with some Jersey Giants I bought from a hobby farm in Ga. I have 3 hens left from a feed store purchase almost 2 yr. ago, one R.C.R.I. R. I hatched, and one Buff that came...

My 'mystery' chicken disease I made many post about has been solved with the diagnosis of Lymphoid Leukosis. Has anyone had this in their flock ? How will this affect me getting more chickens ? Any info. appreciated. I have read things off Google web sites but a lot are not written for the...

Ok I am trying to become more knowledgable about this chicken raising business. I have my 'mystery' chicken disease problem diagnosed (Lymphoid Leukosis). I would like to take the best care as possible of the 5 birds I have left. People say they worm with Wazine then 10 days later worm with...