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Please help guys! Two days ago I noticed that my chicken's spiral leg band had moved up past her hock and impaled her leg all the way through. We kept a very close eye on bands while the girls were growing but when they were full grown we switched to occasionally checking that they are in place...

We picked up our first 6 poults 5 weeks ago. Over time it has become more clear that one has a form of splayed leg- except the feet were normal and just the knee joints were splayed. She was doing fine for some time so we chose not to do anything (i know, rookie mistake). This morning she can't...

Two of my Jumbo Cornish Crosses are looking TERRIBLE... They can't stand and have very pale combs. I'm at a loss for what could be wrong... Thought at first maybe coccidiosis since they were lethargic so treated them with corid... They aren't improving. One looks like her leg may be swollen and...

One of the meat birds has bloody stool, and is dosing off. If I treat it with corid will I still be able to consume the meat??? Need to know asap so I can know what to do. It is 5 weeks old.

After many people telling me that they hated chickens because they were stupid, dirty animals I finally had enough. I had my own (unpopular opinion) about a chickens intelligence and personality. My flock of nine girls was as sweet as could be. Each girl had their own personality and they were...

Could anyone provide me any ideas for what breeds these cutie pies might be? Got them from the Bantam Bin about a week ago at my local Agway. All of them are feather legged. Also- if you feel so inclined- name suggestions are welcome. Chick #1:Unnamed Chick #2: Unnamed...

Hey guys, I very well may be new chicken mama over reacting, but my 4 month old sweet boy has started having some strange symptoms. Little black dots are on his comb and his legs are very red/ irritated looking. Thoughts? [/IMG] some of the girls have them too. I've also noticed a bit of scratching.

We have five 10 week old "silkies" that we bought at TSC. I put silkies in quotes because I'm not quite sure they aren't mixed breeds. Some only have three toes and others don't even remotely have fluffy heads. We are trying to figure out how many guys/gals we have! This is Buckbeak...

My 8 week old speckled Sussex is bobbing her head, refusing to eat, acting very sleepy, and acting very abnormal for herself (she wouldn't eat treats and let me hold her without complaining). Few outside factors to consider: -it has been cold and rainy the past few days. They have a heat lamp...

Okay... Today is slaughter day. I have never killed an animal before and I only have four birds to dispatch of. My neighbor (who culls 50+ birds a year) is going to show me the ropes. Any words of advice/encouragement? It is very important to me that I do this for my son and I. These chickens...

My sister left on vacation today and one of her chicks died. I'm panicking, I don't know why she died! They are two weeks old and she got them a week ago from TSC. I noticed this morning she was VERY lethargic and a couple hours later she died. I made her drink water but it didn't help :(. My...

I just got my first chicks today. Mail order from murray mcmurray. My dark brahma chick is chirping LOUDLY and doing this thing where she flaps a ton and falls over and keeps flapping. It looks like spasms? What is wrong with her?!? She is doing it every few min yes... im freakingout and SO...

Okay I just got my chicks today and there are already bullying problems! This little gal is the biggest and just runs around pecking everyone's faces and legs and trying to pull on others legs while they sleep! She is very friendly towards me though and comes running to me any time I put my hand...

[/IMG] Note: this baby is by far the largest. Got them from Murray Mcmurray. It could be an EE, SS, or a free rare exotic. What do you think it is? Hard to tell from the photo but it is very light compared to the other birds

Ok all, I'm new to chicken keeping. I have a mail order of 15 chicks coming from Murray McMurrays hatchery. They are due to hatch April 19th. I built them a MASSIVE brooder (they are going to be spoiled babies!). 10 are layers and 5 will be for meat (not naming those ones!). I've been wanting...

Ok all, I'm new to chicken keeping. I have a mail order of 15 chicks coming from Murray McMurrays hatchery. They are due to hatch April 19th. I built them a MASSIVE brooder (they are going to be spoiled babies!). 10 are layers and 5 will be for meat (not naming those ones!). I've been wanting...

I am getting 16 chicks in the spring, and was curious what brooder size people would recommend. It is likely there will be more like 20 chicks because I might "accidentally" pick some up at The tractor supply store ;) So what size brooder would you recommend for 20 chicks? I will be hatching...

I know there are a lot of posts about hatcheries and reviews of hatcheries (which I have poured over) but most of the reviews are older. I ordered my first batch of chicks from them and I'm really worried... The woman I talked to on the phone was extremely rude and acted like any questions I...

Hey all, I'm new here (obviously). I just ordered my first batch of chicks from Murray Mcmurray Hatchery due to arrive in April 2015. I did a LOT of research before I chose which breeds I wanted, and I just wanted some opinions on if you think my flock will work together well from people who...