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Yes It is possible. I have a four year old chook that has never laid an egg, ever. Don't jump to conclusions too fast though, it might just be the breed, weather, food or environment. It's pretty unlikely to get two hens that don't lay (Pretty unlucky to get one IMO :P ) so they're probably...

Don't worry it's just a scab. She'll heal in no time and be back to her normal self. Unfortunately I have plenty of experience with ticks on all sorts of animals and chickens rarely get sick or die by the poison; Just a big lump where the tick was attached along with a scab.

I calibrate the hydrometer before every hatch but don't know how to with a thermometer. I was thinking temperature and have planned to go out and buy about four thermometers today :P I have started helping the chick out and it seems to be malpasitioned. It started bleeding lighting after I'd...

Ok, well the eggs I am hatching are Australorps (as always) and are now on day 22. During candling most of them looked great but a couple didn't seem to be developing at the same rate which I thought was weird seeing as they were in a fan forced Hovabator incubator, shouldn't be any hot and/or...

Well all nine eggs hatched and I think I got two to three blues. I gave the chicks to a broody silkie and she was pleased to be gifted them. That is the first time I have gifted chicks to a hen so was happy it went well. The coop got finished in time too.

Make that three black chicks. Their brooder is pretty well finished, it just needs a latch/bolt thing on one door and some windows. I have a photo of yesterday's progress but I can't post it from my phone so I'll do it later.

As of right now I have two chicks out, one zipping and two pips. I'm pretty sure both the chicks are black. I really hope I get at least one blue.

Just because you don't know someone does not mean they are not popular. In fact the people on your list seem to be either mods or your friends. Sucking up much :rolleyes:

Did twins get confirmed? Do you know the gender/s yet?

Well the chicks are now screaming at me through their egg to hurry up and get their home finished. And I am proud to say that it is almost done :D Here's a pic of it so far. Excuse the messy shed. It's going to have three doors; a tiny one for chooks to fit through, the top one that you can...

Why hello everybody. Spring has sprung here as far as the chickens go. My first chick hatched about a week ago, a blue Australorp, and a mighty cute one at that. I have another nine Australorp eggs in the incubator that are due to hatch in three or four days, problem is I want a little silkie...

Only 1 day left. So far he is nowhere near winning :(

I dont have any experience with this but if the poor chick has its eye covered then you should probably try getting it off. Just use warm water and gently rub it off with your finger. I suppose you could use something with the water but make sure it's not too toxic and wont sting its eye.

Sounds fun. As long as nothing comes up then I should be able to participate. Sumatra503, I'm pretty sure you can edit your first post. You just have to press the "edit" at the top of the page under the thread title.

Hello everyone :frow I have entered my little Maltese, Lillie, into this competition and I would really appreciate it if you could take a minute to vote for him. Here is the link: http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/polls/2012/08/30/your-pet-star/ He is 21 pictures down on the far right...

I'm sorry but I did end up killing him. The thing coming out was very hard like a bone or something and caused him alot of pain when I tried to push it back in. If you want to save him then I suggest taking him to a vet.

Hi all! I set 30 eggs yesterday. My Light Sussex girl has 14 blue and black Australorp eggs and two bantams (a silkie and a silkie cross) are sitting on the other 16, which are experimental eggs. I have a three (two hens, one roo) white silkies that have a few black feathers on them so im...

Hi aussie Pete, I incubate quite a bit. Unless you are going to start hatching commercially then a cardboard box and a normal desk lamp with 40 watt bulb will do. If you have heaps of chicks then use two lamps. I'll try and find a picture of the setups I used to use.

Wow, it surprises me how old threads get dug up. This happened October last year and I can honestly say I have no clue what happened to him. I have had so many birds come and go since then that I can't remember. I do however remember calling the vet about it and finding that it was some kind...

:/ um, no! It's Tasmania. I think the thread name should be changed though. There's nothing funny about Tasmania. It is an absolutely beautiful place full of beautiful things and friendly accepting people. I love going there.