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    The 9th Annual BYC Easter Hatchalong!

    Thanks. I have one in the building setting 5 eggs now so we'll see how that goes she's separated from the rest and doing good so far. I still have 2 left from the Easter hatch so we'll see if they hatch. I bought vitamin supplements to add to the water. I'm never buying dumor feed again. I only...
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    The 9th Annual BYC Easter Hatchalong!

    Yeah I had two or three that were stealing them back and forth. Sometimes two of them would sit together or I'd find the clutch split between them lol. Unfortunately I thought that's what this hen was trying to do at first, but they started disappearing on me and fresh eggs too. I must have...
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    The 9th Annual BYC Easter Hatchalong!

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    The 9th Annual BYC Easter Hatchalong!

    It was definitely a hen. I had several fresh eggs in the morning and 7 of my 8 left I didn't get a chance to grab them and when I went back out there were 4 left and one with a hole in it and some of the fresh were gone as well. I caught her fighting with my broody the other day and stopped her...
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    The 9th Annual BYC Easter Hatchalong!

    One of my hens suddenly turned into an egg eater, and got 4 of my 8 marked eggs. None of them exhibited signs before I'm so upset right now. I was able to candle a couple eggs and at least one of them seems to have a dark spot inside so I'm still hopeful for the rest of them. I currently have...
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    Dosage for corid 9.6% oral solution

    Casportpony, I looked up ivermectin, and it's actually used to treat humans as well indicating that the small doses received through the chickens eggs should be perfectly safe for humans. Studies show resistance so far only consists of Caenorhabditis elegans, and is still greatly effective for...
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    Dosage for corid 9.6% oral solution

    Well then it should suit my purpose as their primary exposure would be to common pets. Either way like I said I'll research it more before I decide.
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    Dosage for corid 9.6% oral solution

    It's not oral it's topical, but I'll read up on it some more
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    Dosage for corid 9.6% oral solution

    What would you recommend. I'm worming more as prevention, but I was told this treats for more than worms and also doesn't contaminate the eggs
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    Dosage for corid 9.6% oral solution

    I have just started treating for cocci with liquid corid. I also plan on worming as well. I have pour on ivermectin to do so should I wait until they have finished the treatment and vitamins for cocci or is it safe to administer this now. I don't want to put too much in their systems at once...
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    The 9th Annual BYC Easter Hatchalong!

    I only tried one egg last night. Think I need new batteries. Going to pick some up today and try again tonight making sure to pick a lighter egg. I have all brown eggs so I know there's still a chance I won't see very well, but I think she has a couple lighter eggs under her. I don't want to...
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    Trying to get my hen to go broody!!

    My hen Beggs to differ. We got a warm spell and she started sitting. The temperature dropped down into the teens and twenties and she quit trying to sit. I put her in the warm brooder and within 24 hours she was on the nest again. However the fact still remains it was ultimately her decision and...
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    The 9th Annual BYC Easter Hatchalong!

    Deals do help. Once I got the word out I can't keep eggs. I just sold two and a half dozen today but I could sell way more if I had them. At first I was worried I would get stuck with too many. Now, I am constantly waiting on eggs to fill orders lol. Planning on building my flock up a little so...
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    Trying to get my hen to go broody!!

    Your best bet would be to get some hens of breeds that are more likely to brood. I have buff Orpingtons they are dual purpose and not bred specifically to lay. Most layers have this bred out of them, and most meat birds aren't meant to live that long. If you don't want to add any chickens to...
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    The 9th Annual BYC Easter Hatchalong!

    My broody is still setting. So far so good. Might try to candle one or two eggs tonight to see what I can see. Hope they all hatch.
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    The 9th Annual BYC Easter Hatchalong!

    I was waiting until she got up to eat, but I had to do it as soon as she got up otherwise I have another hen that will go sit on them and I've even had my roo sit on them while she eats lol. I was moving her, but she got more and more upset so it was just easier to grab them while she was eating...
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    Have you ever had a nice rooster?

    Well that stinks. I'm sorry to hear that. I wonder why he doesn't accept his own babies. I guess they're all different in their own way though.
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    Have you ever had a nice rooster?

    My rooster is wonderful. I've always handled him and still do. He does get protective of the girls, but that's his job. He covers the eggs with straw to hide them. When my broody sets he will set them while she eats and then let her back on the nest. He doesn't attack people. He'll actually...
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    Have you ever had a nice rooster?

    This could possibly be instinct if you are trying to introduce chicks that aren't his. Have you had the chance to let hens hatch his offspring, or does he kill those too. If that doesn't work maybe let them mature more. Then try introducing them as new hens in a separate run until they are used...
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    The 9th Annual BYC Easter Hatchalong!

    Oh, that is adorable. I definitely hope she stays consistent. That will be so amazing to watch her with her babies. I cannot wait!! She is very young, but so far so good. I'll definitely keep posting updates. I have another hen that will sit, but she's not as consistent. Right now the one that...
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