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Just found a snake wrapped around my very young silkie. Took care of the snake and the Silkie is alive and upright-a bit shaken but not too noticeably suffering or traumatized. After an exam I found it is bleeding a small bit on its thigh. I am going to clean it with alcohol. What else can I do...

Hi, I am wondering what OACV can be mixed with? I have read that it cannot be added with garlic because it destroys the properties of the garlic. Can it be mixed with v&e (vitmains and electrolyte water)? I have a friend that wants to know because her chickens are a little under the weather...

Well, snake "season" is officially started in my back yard. 2 water moccasins in less than 24 hours have met their early demise. The first one was caught in the act of a strike pose aimed at my beloved Charlotte hen yesterday. I did a sweep this morning and another was waiting around. I have to...

Edited By silkiechicken: Please read this thread first on a discussion of helping vs not. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=45583&p=1 _____________________________________________________________ Hi, For those who have an incubated hatch and are wondering when and how...

Hello, I called my local feedstore and they don't have the avia charge 2000. I looked it up online and see that McMurray has it and stromburgs. Is there anywhere local I can get it? Also, can all my chicks use it and if so, for how long? (is it ok for healthy chicks or just sick ones?)

QUick rundown: I have 15 11 week old pullets Everyone is healthy and fine Freeranged during day Cooped at night Let them out this am, offered them a pasta treat at about 11:30 am and all chicks came running except one. Kids just found her a few minutes ago sitting under our mobile home. She was...

Thought this was imortant enough (and may affect many individuals) to have its own thread. Millions of chickens are now being held back from sale due to the pet food poisonings. They say they will list the affected chicken feed brands and states soon. This may be bad news for some here :|...

I need help quick-not much movement from the pipped chick now. Here's what I wrote in the eggs to hatch section: Ok, I have 4 left to go... One has it's beak through, but isn't doing too much-been this way for about 6 to 7 hours-still moving a bit though. The next one has broken a piece of shell...

I currently have 11 Silkie eggs and 8 OEGB eggs in a little giant bator. They are on day 16. All have been candled (yesterday) and babies look fine BUT....two of the silkies have the air pocket or hole on the side of the egg, not on the large end like the others. Is there anything I should do...

Hi, Can anyone tell me how to locate online the codes etc. for my local county? I am in a rural area where there are many small family farms. I am interested in finding out the laws/requirements in reference to chicken coop location, amount of chickens, and similar questions. What exactly...

Little Giant still air with no turner ran $50 in my neck of the woods. I broke down and bought it because my Silkie eggs are almost here and Charlotte has not turned into a full blown broody mood yet. Questions: How do I control the humidity? What should the humidity be? And what's the...

Hello all, First, let me start by saying I am very new to the chicken world. My children and I own an Old English roo and 3 hens. We originally got them for fresh eggs, but quickly decided 3 hens was NOT going to provide enough eggs for me and 5 children lol! So.... we decided to let a hen...