Last evening I went to close up the coop and found 2 of my 4 mo old cockerels almost dead. they were lying on their side and barely breathing. I could not find a mark on them. I ended up having to kill them because the were suffering.
I can not figure out if a dog would have done this??? I...
Is there a way to feed my 2, week old chicks, grower feed without my laying hens and my roo getting to it. "chickie mama" is raising them fine in the coop with the others, but I would like to be able to feed the chicks grower feed and I don't know that it would be great for the older ones to eat...
Thanks everyone. I am going on vacation in a few weeks and am going to wait until after that to make a decision about what I want.
Thanks again for all the posts
I have 6 Penesedenca eggs under my broody, day 23-24. I tried the water trick and had 2 float, so I left them all under her. Does anyone think I have a chance at a hatch?
Being a newbie on BYC and on Hatching eggs I have a question...
I set 6 Penesendeca eggs under my broody BO exactly 21 days this evening. I haven't candled them. just going on pure luck. I listened carefully last evening and heard no chirping and there are no pips as of then. Do any of you think...
Want to say hi and I am awaiting my first hatching. 21 days tomorrow
I haven't been to the farm yet today, but am anxious
I have my broody Buff O hatching them for me. This is my big experiment, hope it works. All of my 6 eggs I believe are developing!