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Can anyone shed light on my female glw chick six weeks old today that I found struggling to stand and then wobbled before falling back on her haunches. Spreads her wings out to balance, is weak but happily eats and drinks. Apparently vaccinated against merricks disease and is fed unmedicated...

Hi there! My 5 month old barnevelder that only started laying on Valentine’s Day has decided to go broody. I have always left a fake egg in the 2nd side of the nesting box in order to have the chooks lay in both nests, but every day I would find the fake egg back in the other side where the...

Here’s one for the experts! No sickle or hackles! 4 months old

Hi, one of my 2 week old chicks has frank blood in its stool. I didn’t notice this because the other 5 chicks are eating it immediately. I have separated the chick now and will post a photo as soon as it poos. All chicks are strong and vibrant. I am feeding medicated chick starter. 2 of the...

Has anyone noticed it seems to only be males chicks that “trill”. Just something I’ve been watching out for when raising chicks. Is it just a coincidence or fact? I’ve not read about “trilling” and the sex trait. Would be very interested to find out.

5 weeks old from private breeder. The darker one has some “rosey” hint of red in his comb but still hoping he’s a she. Thanks for watching

5 weeks old same hatching, private breeder, pullets or cockerels please?

from the same batch 5-6 weeks from hatchery but has never thrived and 1/3 smaller than previous chick.

Barnevelder 5-6 weeks old bought from hatchery. Hen?

Now I’m really stumped. The single chicken I’m told is definitely a rooster. The other two are also supposed to be boys (10 weeks old) can someone who knows please confirm or deny this for me! Thank you for looking.

Hi, I bought a float waterer thinking it would refil like a float in a toilet or trough but it doesn’t unless the chickens are smart enough to continually peck it. Can anyone tell me if it’s faulty or is this how they work? It’s at the back right hand corner of the coup.

Hi all! I’m new, name is Juls Have always had chickens and used to breed Barred Plymouth Rocks. Now moved to suburbia and introducing myself to Barnevelders and gold laced Wyndottes. Would love to find double laced Barnevelders if anyone knows of any in the Sunshine Coast region of Qld...