I have checked for both lice and mites. There are non present. I palpated the swollen are and it feels normal compared to the other chicken. The local vet said to keep an eye on it. I have cleaned the area and will keep an eye on it. Where do I find the NuStock?
I have a production red that has a bald bottom. I have noticed that some of the other birds are chasing this bird. It's a drastic change over the last week. Do I need to have a vet take a look?
Another question for everyone. I'm a woodworker and I happen to have a lot of wood shavings. I am attaching a picture of the shavings. My question is would these shaving be appropriate to use for bedding. Some of them are small. Actually most of the shavings are small. I was concerned that maybe...
I have done the stock tank heater in both Missouri and Iowa weather and it worked well. Sometimes you have to break some ice on to of the tank but it keeps the waterline exit clear
Yes. This fall we will be trenching in a line for the coop. I have a recirculating pump for the water to keep it from freezing in the lines. I have found in the past that tank heater and a recirculating pump keeps the water flowing.
I have not added the screen yet. With the heat I do most of my punch list carpentry stuff early in the morning. I did find a fantastic way to filter the rain water before it gets to the down spout. I will add a drop of bleach every other week to ensure the standing water is safe. If you have any...
I have 11 chicken all about 4 months old. I am seeing dark brown diarrhea from one maybe more of 11 chicks. I have sat in the run for a while trying to figure it out but no luck. It is very hot today and will be for the remainder of the week. The forecast is 100 plus with humidity in the low to...