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Good morning, I have had my most dominant chicken in my flock pass away 5 days ago and now there has been some turmoil within the flock. One chicken has turned completely aggressive towards myself and the other chicken, ripping out feathers and tearing off a part of another chickens comb. We...

They are probably just really young (think about how the chicks once fit in an egg). These chicks grow incredibly fast.

Thank you! The hen has adopted them and all is well.

They should

Hydrogen peroxide works well for me. It is very effective and cheap if you get it in the right place. I sometimes use alcohol and it works just as well. Another product is formalin. use what you have. If you have hydrogen peroxide, I would go with that.

I had the same problem.... I put some golf balls in the boxes. They immediately started laying in the boxes after that. Golf balls, wooden eggs, really anything that looks somewhat like an egg should work

I would disinfect first and then put some ointment on it. A saddle or saddle type thing will help keep it clean after that. Keep us posted. Cheers, Sam

About half a week ago I sneaked three chicks under my Ameraucana hen. Yesterday one died and I decided to get two more. Will she take to the new chicks as well? I have another broody but I have doubts about her. Should I try it and place them under the Ameraucana? Let me know....

Thanks for the advice, she has taken to them well.

Bought some new chicks today and managed to sneak them under my broody hen. Right now the thermometer outside is hovering around 0C (32F). It's warmer in the coop due to the heat lamp but it is still cold. Do I need to bring the bunch inside or can the hen handle it? She is devoted but my main...

Hi, does anybody know where I can buy show quality partridge cochin eggs?