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Thank you all for your thoughts and input! I was out working in and near the coops today and got to see and hear them a lot. I agree with everyone who said they are both hens. Their vocals sound just like the noises my husband and I try to make on our "hen" turkey calls. I also...

I didn't know the breast feathers were important (chicken person) so I didn't post any. Here are some: Cranberry's breast Sweet Potatoes breast Looks like my "toms" may be at least half hens. I don't consider that a bad thing. I like turkey eggs. I like baby turkeys even better. This...

I am mostly a chicken person, so I'd greatly appreciate some help from a turkey person. For the last two years I have raised some Double-Breasted White Turkeys that have turned out VERY large. Those are the only turkeys I have any knowledge/experience of/with. This year I only managed to get...

Wow. Great links Speckledhen, to really good information. Thanks! I'm truely sorry about all the birds you had lost to get that knowledge. Looks like you and Sunny Side Up probably nailed it. Wish that wasn't the case...for Goldies sake. Might try draining her abdomen to make her more...

Went out and checked on Goldie and took some pictures. Abdomen is still warm, swollen, and feels full of fluid. No interest in food. Her wings are not a "hunched" as earlier. Also noticed that her face seems to be red. Here is Goldie in all of her "plucked" swollen abdomen sorryness. Poor...

I would appreciate any thought on what might be going on with one of my hens, Goldie. I have done some research on egg bound & internal laying, but they don't seem to fit what I am seeing. Hopefully someone with more knowledge than me will have some insight! Goldie is a 1 1/2 year old Easter...

30 December 2011

Quote: I have 1 month and almost 2 month old chicks (+ another just started broody) in with my flock, so I have been working on that issue. Currently I am still feeding my adult birds Layer pellets. My layer pellets are in hanging feeders that the chicks can't reach (yet). The chicks have...

The final tally: 6 super cute chicks! Way to go Vader!! And now some really "fuzzy butts!"

Vader's babies: Buckets are great for keeping the eggs from rolling out of the nest...but they don't leave much room for the new roommates. So I moved them into some new, roomier digs. Family photo: Here are all 5 of her chicks. (As of this evening.) I did get one cute picture.

Good Googliees People! I miss a week of online and I'm SIXTY pages behind!! It's taken me hours to catch up. Welcome to all the new folks. Sorry to hear about the sick kids/relatives and injuries. LOVED the kid poker hand! Super cute chick pics!! I know I missed lots of other things...

Quote: I would like to know the answer to this, as well. I'm no expert, but from all the reading it looks like most people check around 23-25 days. I used the float test (https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=383525) on the last 3 eggs on my last (and 1st ever) hatch on day...

Peek-a-boo! Hey! This room is warm AND has a view!

Quote: Yeah!! :ya:ya That is awsome! I lived up to my screen name yesterday afternoon. Vader got off her nest for a constitutional (it's been 3 days!) and I was in the coup hunched under two layers of a wool blanket with a flashlight trying to candle her eggs. Never mind that it was 91...

Quote: Chicken Chat - I am so sorry to hear Squirt isn't making progress. It certainly doesn't sound like it is because of lack of care and attention by you! She is a very lucky chicken to have such a caring human. I wish I had some ensight that would help, but I am stumped. The only...

Quote: And.....?! How many are developing? Hopefully all 12! I haven't candled Vader's yet. Day 7 today. My brightest flashlight can't even see into the green ones, so there is no chance with the Marans eggs. It's not worth losing a finger (or two) to only candle 5 of 18 eggs. Vader...

Quote: That just stinks! I could part with 2 of my hens, as I have new chicks and eggs under a broody. PM me if you might be willing to make the drive south.

Nit is finally 100% A-OK! I've missed those green eggs! Chicken Chat - How is Squirt doing? Hopefully vastly improved. We've been sending good chicken vibes your way. It helps if you remember to insert the picture BEFORE pressing submit!

BABY PICTURES!! My 1st hatch, and Betsy's. Three babies total, although only two ventured out for the photo shoot.

Gallo del Cielo - Howdy Broody Buddy! - I put eggs under Vader today!! So we are only 2 days behind you and Jim. Betsy put herself in "lock-down" today (the thought of leaving the nest didn't even cross her mind), so I suspect something is happening with the three eggs she has left. Maybe...