I have two broody hens one hatched 3 chicks the other is being switched , eggs for 6 lavender orpington chicks. My last transfusion went well so keeping my fingers crossed that mom Will accept them.
Hi everyone been on here previously and just found my password. Lol. I have a mutt flock of Americana mutts. In s.w. Michigan so the small combs are less likely to frost .bite.
gross as it sounds I hold them gently and wet my finger tips with warm water and rub the poop off gently. yes,I know bacteria yada yadayada,lol at this age its grain poop. after its saturated(and your chicks not) It rubs right off. no painful pulling then dry vent area. may have to repeat once...
Hi All! I am a new backyard member and cant wait to find and share information on chickens,ducks,goats and rabbits. I have 20 hens and two Roosters, a five pack of ducks and a pregnant goat. I didnt know she was pregnant when she was given to me. I also have four dogs snd we all get along...