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I have taken "Fragile", "This Side Up" packages to the PO before and had to pay and extra handling fee. It isn't as simple as just writing those words on the box. I would take close ups of the label and postage and go to the PO with printed copies of your pictures to file a complaint. If you...

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I fed my ducklings Dumor non-medicated chick feed along with my chicks. I think I did it for too long because on developed angel wing. I wouldn't go past 7-8 weeks on chick feed with the ducks based on my (limited) experience.

Many times. I have willful chickens who sometimes decide to sleep in the trees. I search and search with my flashlight but often I can't find them. Usually, they are in the yard in the morning when I go out to open the coop.

I have a Buff Orpington who was horribly pecked when I tried to integrate my old flock with my new flock too soon. Yes, her age mates will peck her now that she is bloody. Cover the wound with Blu-Kote. I would bring the young ones back to the brooder. Keep the injured on apart from everyone...

I had the same injury here. It's takes a long time but Lovey is almost healed. She has to be in her own pen because otherwise she is pecked on. She gets supervised free range time every day. The children cuddle her lots. She has her own tractor outside so she always has access to grass and...

Thank you very much for your reply. I've done some reading and watched a video on taping. Marco turns 9 weeks tomorrow but I am still hopeful that with a changed of diet and wing taping he will have a better prognosis.

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It is an animal. It knows where the food is now and will come back! You were very fortunate to have received a warning. Heed it, and secure your chicks!

I have 6 red pullets (no specification on what kind of red). They were hatched on March 1st and bought on March 3rd. Since they free range in the backyard during the day I wonder if I'm missing their laying spot. I've got mock eggs in the nesting boxes in the coop, which they always have...

Mine turned 20 weeks yesterday and I am so ready for eggs!!!! Should I expect them sooner or later?

I'm still being patient. Next they are overdue but I will give them until next weekend, unless they start to smell.

Well since the egg that broke at day 19 had a chick that looked well formed (in my very inexperienced opinion) I think I must have done OK one the temp, turning, humidity, etc-. I was aware of those things and did my best. Today is day 24. I'm thinking I'll wait another day or two just in...

I was gifted 29 bobwhite eggs and an incubator. Yesterday was day 23 and no pipped eggs. On day 19 we moved the incubator and an egg broke. The chick didn't make it but it was a good size. So we were down to 28 eggs. Today I float tested them. I have 19 eggs that are low floaters and 9...

I have 6 red pullets from TSC, too. Actually, I didn't buy them. My friend wanted to experience chicks but didn't want chickens. I think they are about 7 weeks old (I need to ask again). She says they guaranteed all females, which makes me think they are sex links. I guess we'll see. I'll...

I'm so excited to be joining you. I've wanted chickens for so long. I was gifted 6 pullets so I built a coop. The chicken dream is finally coming true- Yay!!!