The only leghorn I ever had didn't make it thru the first winter & I'm only in Northern Cali w / maybe a handle of snow days but quite a bit of below freezing mornings.
Just realized I have 3 leghorns in the order I received from Mc Murray this week!
HI Hannah.. I'm not an old timer but I eat organic ;)
I like to try everything when my girls look bad so here are my natural remedies:
I "cured" most recently, a little red hen who had runny poop, comb turned blue & flopped over, was laying soft eggs & being pecked at profusely by my other...
Thanks Beekissed, Fowlman & Pop!
I am going to call the hatchery in the morning & ask that they do not give the vaccine... I personally don't feel right about it. I appreciate your input!
I also think it's kinda crazy to get chicks sent in the mail lol but am so excited at the same time...
Any opinions from the OTs on vaccines??
Getting my first batch of mail ordered chicks at the end of May, never have vaccinated anything before because I believe it lowers natural immunity in general. But, I said yes to the Markes' Disease vaccine for this batch & am now second guessing...