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I had a broody hen with 5 unhatched eggs. It is now the 24th day and I candled them while she was 'free ranging' with her chicks. 2 never formed, but 3 formed, I see/feel no heartbeat though. I am just curious as to why... did they die or something? or not turned enough :(

Just this week I noticed one eye was a bit swollen so I looked it up and it may be coryza. There's no mucous though, just teary eye and swelling. I was able to take out the dry pus and I applied some betadine. I thought it would be okay so I just waited for the swelling to go down before I put...

This is our first time taking care of chickens. My aunt gave us 3 Bantam chickens, 2 hens and 1 rooster last July and we now have 16 cute chicks. The "original" ones we have are so nice, but the rooster can have a bit of a temper. The first time he bit me, I got quite traumatized for a bit...