Silkie chicks for sale. 1 is 1 week old, 2 are 4 weeks old, 1 is 2 weeks old, black/gray. I also have a 1 year old black Silkie banty rooster for sale. Email me at [email protected]
I agree, I have always used purina and the store ran out so I bought a large bag of dumor....wow it smelled so bad i will never go back to that brand
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I put 1 tablespoon per gallon and break it down from there if you have a smaller container. I have given mine acv since they were a few weeks old.
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I have froze water in bowls, pans, etc...and then pop them out and put them in the run. They love them. I have also froze fruit and yogurt as a outside treat
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So is it bad to give them all chick starter? I already bought a large bag and would prefer to use it if I can. I also thought about the eggs, and would they be edible?
I have 9 week old chicks in with my laying hens. I can't keep my chicks out of the layer feed, I have tried everything. I heard it is really bad if they are eating the laying feed, so can I switch everyone (laying hens) to the medicated chick starter until the chicks are old enough to switch...
I just had my first broody, and we are the proud momma of a cute little chick . Mine was the same way, she never left and then I put a small chick waterer and a small food dish next to her and she actually laid there and just stretched her neck to eat and drink. hehe it was so funny. But she...
Don't be surprised if they do not use a perch. I have tried since mine were young to get them to use the perch...I have tried every shape and size and only two out of 12 use the perches
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Thank you, I was a little worried because my broody is only 8 months old herself. But I have been watching carefully, and she is an excellent mom
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Day 2 and all is still going well. I have a question though, how can I tell if the baby is drinking? I have stuck her beak in the water, and she doesn't seem to be grasping the drinking when I show it to her. Does the mother teach them to drink and eat the chick starter? What signs do I look...
thanks, the dad is the silver polish
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GMTA! That's just what I was going to suggest! How heart breaking would that be? Better to be safe than sorry.
ETA: Cute little chick. What's the daddy? Is he a BR too?
Well thanks to your advice I let my broody hen stay on her egg. Guess what 21 days later I have a new baby! So adorable. Now what????
They are both in the coop with the rest of the flock, but they are in an old rabbit hutch we converted. Mom seems to be taking very good care of her. I put...