A few years ago, I had confirmed Marek's in my flock (had necropsies). I had four Silkies; one survived, and she is still doing well today. They came from Rural King- via a large hatchery and were vaccinated for Marek's. You probably know that the vaccine doesn't prevent Marek's, but it lessens...
I just happened to run across this old post — yikes! Can you clean with vinegar and bleach? You should never clean with these two ingredients combined. Mixing chlorine bleach, which contains sodium hypochlorite, with any type of acid like vinegar creates chlorine gas, a dangerous chemical that's...
I appreciate you taking the time to answer. I think every chicken site copied and pasted the same directions about putting Safe-Guard in water. Thank you!
I need to treat my flock for roundworms, and I bought Safeguard for Goats suspension liquid. All I have read is to add it to their water. I don't like this method since I don't know how much each one will drink. Seems haphazard. I am going to weigh each chicken. Is there a dosage amount per...
@Pampered chicken girl @Callender Girl @JacinLarkwell @agilitymonkey Bantam Cochin Frizzles are my favorite breed! The ones I've had have been sweet, personable, and entertaining. Years ago, I had a non-frizzled feathered one that was just as great. They come and sweetly look up to me like...
S. Indiana - known for "muggy" heat with humidity.
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Good article! I always chop up grapes and blueberries - either with a knife or in a food chopper. I've had two chickens that seemed to choke after eating a whole blueberry! They struggled swallowing, and one made a strange whistling sound. I felt so helpless! Probably only lasted a minute before...
Hi Indiana Friends—including Indiana Thread founder, @Chaneys Ranch! I've "been meaning to" check in with everyone for a long time! Hope everyone has an enjoyable Thanksgiving!
Thanks, Pipd — I think. lol I think she'll look beautiful when she becomes a hen. It will be interesting to see if her personality turns out like the bantam Cochins I have/had from @ellymayRans.
Thank you to everyone who played "Pullet or Cockerel!" I sure hope it's a pullet. Although her legs seemed big, I hadn't noticed any spurs forming. Her tail feathers sticking out reminded me of cockerels we've had. Compared to the EE pullet that I bought at the same time, the Cochin has looked...
@jchny2000 I can't believe you're still waiting on your second cow to give birth. I did check the thread to see how things were going. Good luck to Dixie!
OK, Everyone—Pullet or Cockerel?? Here are photos of my 10 week old LF Partridge Cochin that I bought from Agrarian when it was a chick. It...
Hi pginsber! I just noticed your message. It's good to hear from you! I receive alerts, but looked, and did not receive one about your question. Anyway, it certainly would not hurt to contact Ideal to see what their policy is. I mainly contacted Meyer because I wanted their option. She mentioned...
I just messaged Meyer Hatchery where Agrarian purchases their birds. I sent a photo of the 7 week old Cochin. Here's the Reply:
Still early to tell for certain, but I am not seeing any obvious rooster characteristics. Here is our blog on some things to look for to determine gender in young...
Thank you! Yip, I had a feeling early on that the Cochin was a boy. He reminds me of an ostrich—leggy and he often stretches his neck up real tall. I feel certain that the EE is a pullet. They both were supposed to be, but we all know how that goes. I think that Agrarian may have a Barred Rock...
Hi everyone! It's so nice to see familiar names and new ones, too. I'm glad that the Indiana Thread that @jchny2000 started six years ago is still very chatty! I've missed everyone, but because I use a computer for my work, I am on the computer for hours every day. I've wanted to post many times...
@Indyshent ~ So funny about your olive egger running out of toner! If Olive Eggers are part Marans and part Ameraucana or Easter Egger, then I guess that's where the blue egg came from (My knowledge of genetics of quite limited! Haha). Your story reminded me of things I've read about women's...