Hi I'm pretty sure this is a polish chick as it only has 4 toes but has the the vault on its head. Any idea's http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s116/hanfoor/chicks015.jpg[/IMG]or/chicks015[/img]
Hi I'm not a real kiwi. I came over from England in November I am hoping to stay as my parents are residents and live here. My ticket runs out 12 May and i'd love to stay but its not looking promising at the moment. Its a great country. If I have to go back to England I will come back after six...
Hi We are in Christchurch on the South Island. It has been warm here today about 24oC. But then it can drop to around 16 some days. The two I hatched were free range eggs I bought from the side of the road just to see what happened. They are 2 black chicks and I'm pretty sure they are Polish...
Ok Thanks for all the information. I will head to the vets today. It seems a bit better today so I think It may still have a chance of recovering. Will Let you know how it goes.
Hi I have two chicks that are five days old. One has had a slightly crooked neck for a couple of days and now has started putting her head between her legs and running backwards till she falls over. Then she gets up and walks normaly for a bit. The other is totaly healthy but will it be ok on...
Hi Yes they could well be pollish or silkie, the eggs were small and a creamy colour. The only problem is only one out of the two has the bump on its head. Would this mean its a boy and a girl.
Hi I have just bought some starter feed but it has no instructions. Could you tell me if i'm ment to add water or feed it dry as its quite dusty. Thanks
Hi yes you could be right. They were very small eggs and a creamy colour. Only problem is only one out of the two has it, could that mean they are a boy and a girl. It is very strong and it picks one the other a bit, it is also very noisy.
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Hi two hatched out of the 4 . They hatched on day 23. They are very happy but one has a bump on its head not sure what it is i'm just hoping it goes away on its own. It don't know what happened to the other two, they were ready to hatch but never emerged.
I'm setting some more on monday after...
Your right it was like watching paint dry but with some very exciting bits in between. The two are very happy but the last two eggs didn't make it. Not sure why one had pipped and was cheeping but then just stopped. The one's that did hatch are the same breed but the others were a different...
I had two chicks hatch last night of the same breed. One has qiute a large bump on its head. Other than that it is fine. It is walking around and seems quite strong. I'm hoping the bump just goes away. Could anyone tell me what it is or if If they have ever experienced anything like it.
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Hi You put more or less water in to control the humidity. Hygrometer's measure the humidity and are a reasonable price. The humidity should be 50% for the first 18 days and 70% for the last three days. Eggs should be turned 5 times a day, I did mine three times and they were ok. It has to be an...
Hi I have heard that if you have staggered hatches the older ones may pick on the younger ones but if you are preparred to keep them sepperate for a while if this happens you should be ok. There is also the problem of them needing more humidity in the last couple of days. Right i'm off to buy...