All my hens have been affected as of Sunday. However, when I checked everyone this morning, a few of the girls are looking a little better. Not seeing as many runny noses, but still lots of gurgling/rattling and a few swollen eyes. Been providing a mix of pedialite and Centrun liquid...
First, I'm going to apologize, as this is going to be a lengthy post.
Some info on my flock. I have purchased only starter/day-old chicks. In mid April, I bought from Tractor Supply:
* 4 RSL roos
* 2 Pekin Ducks
A week later, I bought from TSC the following:
* 3 RSL pullets
* 1...
I know this is an old post, but I figured I'd just let you know there is another chicken lover in Cecil County (Elkton). Just initiated into the chicken world back in late April and we are loving it.
I am located between Chesapeake City and Elkton, right off of Rt 213.
Wondering if anyone...
Annie301,
I also ordered chicks from MPC and after about 10 weeks, I was suspecting one of my pullets ($7 extra for sexing) to possibly be a roo. I called MPC and spoke with their customer service person and she was VERY nice to deal with. She advised that they usually want you to wait until...
Well, at least I know what they are and appreciate the information. They are a little crotchety, even at their young age, but I'm still working on them. I can actually hold two of them with very little fuss. I'll be pulling them from the flock and free ranging them in the yard.
I guess I...
Okay, I was a little too eager and couldn't wait for my mail order chicks to arrive, so I pciked up these 4 birds at the local local farm supply store from the straight run bin. The lady there assured me she could feather sex them. Well, she was 100% accurate with her results, just the wrong...
CHICKEN #5 Question
New to the BYC, but looks like a very useful resource. Just started my flock in later April with birds from Tractor Supply and My Pet Chicken. My first four birds came from Tractor Supply and look very much like your Chicken #5. Was wondering what the breed is? I think...