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Hi everyone! I know the avian flu has been on top of everyone's mind and obviously its a concern for all of us with any number of birds. I've really been trying to do some research on it and have been trying to do a deep dive into the history of it and trying to find numbers. It appears this...

Hi everyone, I had this happen with the last incubation I did and it still has be looking for answers. After all the hatching was complete, I moved my new chicks to the broader where there were starter crumbles and water waiting for them. The very first chick I put in went straight to the...

I have a pekin that is around 5 weeks old. (Well i have 4). I was cleaning their pen that i have in the house currently and they were swimming in the slip sink as usual ..i let the water out and went to start putting them back and noticed one seemed to be having trouble walking. I put the others...

Weird question... where I live I'm not allowed to have roosters but I want baby chicks eventually... does anyone ever borrow someone else's rooster and have it "made" with the hens? And if so... how long do you keep him for? TIA

Hi there, I live in a time town almost in the most northeast corner of ohio.. Madison... love And prefer the small town. I have 18 chickens and 7 ducks right now! Almost done building our coop and will be getting the girls outside today or tomorrow! Hoping to meet others from my area and every...

Thank you! Just didn't seem like what they were telling me lol I have 2 of them so should be interesting. Got a bunch of just pullets and a couple others... might post them to be sure of their breed too lol

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When I bought these girls they said they were bantams... not really sure of a yes or no on that... its kind of hard to tell in this.pic. shes only about 6 weeks old. Please help!! Thanks

I read something the other day that says in the first weekish not to let the ducks get into water that is too deep or whatever because they're not fully able to swim and support themselves when they're new. Not sure if this is true or not. Ive had water available for them obviously but nothing...

I meant the heat lamp... sorry. I thought thats what it was but couldn't remember. Just want to get them the best they can be!! Getting them today!

I was wondering how long the lights have to stay on the baby ducks... I know they're a lot like chickens but grow faster and are different in some aspects. Thanks for the help!

Hi there, Ive ordered 4 mallards but also want some more of a different breed. I'm not real sure of what kind to get. I want some that are friendly and will stay home lol not sure of what breed to order though? Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

I have a weird question. We are building our coop this weekend and boy boyfriend thinks we should close the chickens into the coop all night even though they'll be completely fenced in. I don't think its necessary because the chickens will put themselves away. We are just worried about the...

The wet food has made such a difference with the smell of their poop. They really love it too!

I have changed them to wet food and things have been a lot better. No more weird or bad smell!!! Thanks again everyone!

I have heard about coating eggs in an oil (don't remember what its called - starts with a C) and it can make them last for up to a year if kept in a coll dry place.. has anyone ever heard or done this? And if I was to cover them in the oil... do I want to keep the initial natural layer on the...

I am talking about the smell of their poop. Not the birds themselves. Gotta try the wet food as well. Idk if it will work in the feeder I have right now. We're building their coop next weekend but can't move them for a couple more weeks. Thanks again!

I definitely think we need some more ventilation. Its been pretty cold so we haven't been able to open and windows. Its just the basic smell of them pooing. Will definitely be opening a window or two as it gets warmer. I may try the calcium as well! Thanks for the advice!

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to help the smell of the chicks before we move them outside? I change their bedding every other day. Thanks!