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  1. K

    My hen is blind

    Our 6 month old hen has been acting strange the past few months; walking into fences, walking into other chickens and avoiding the flock completely. We had a feeling she was blind or something wrong neurologically. On closer inspection we’ve found her eyes are indeed cloudy which is...
  2. Spudlo

    This site compared to FB site

    This site has helpful information and great people. It was my very first web page I used back when I got my first chickens. I love the pictures, the people, the admins…but the Facebook site is horrible. People are mean, people post pictures without giving people a heads up about the horror they...
  3. MoonHarvester

    Introducing pet chickens to a livestock flock

    Hi all! I have a very specific situation where I unexpectedly got baby chicks and will have to return them to the ranch temporarily. I have been raising my 3 chicks as pets and they are 5 weeks old now. They will be too big for my brooder inside my house and my backyard is not coyote-proof...
  4. Swiftchicks_13

    Newly hatched chick won’t stand

    We just had a polish chick hatch yesterday and one hatch earlier today the newer chick is walking around fine but the first chick just kinda scoots around the incubator. His legs were kinda stiff this morning but are not loosened up to where they can fully extend he just like drags himself...
  5. S

    Bobwhite Quail Chicks with Sudden Strange Behavior…Help!

    We purchased 150 Bobwhite Quail hatchlings on April 21st. All were hatched the morning before we picked up. They came from a state DNR licensed breeder. We raise one batch per year for release into the wild to help reinstate our local population. The chicks are nearly 3 weeks old now. We...
    • Seahag of The Corn
    • Thread
    • advice bobwhite quail quail chicks quail neurological issues
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Quail
  6. C

    Exzolt and cydectin treatments. Treating mites and lice/worms

    Can you treat chickens with Exzolt and cydectin at the same time? My chickens have just had their second/last dose of Exzolt in their water. Can I topically treat with cydectin now aswell or is it best to wait?
    • Chicnz
    • Thread
    • advice cydectin exzolt lice medical advice mites treatment advice treatment schedule
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Predators and Pests
  7. S

    Bones of a Coop

    Before I list the other details, what is everyone’s suggestion on making a coop structurally sound for wind as the main environmental factor. When talking about bones of the coop, let’s not set off the warning bells but I am talking structure lol. I have just put the posts in this weekend and...
  8. S

    Rooster keeping hen out of coopnat night

    Everything seemed fine but for about last two nights my rooster has been keeping one of my chickens out of the coop at night, I keep finding her trying to sleep outide, when i put her in the coop at night he kinda is mean but then let's her be. They are fine during the day time. Any advice...
  9. lillykew

    2 week old Chicks not using heat at night

    Hello All! I have 3 chicks, 2 weeks old, who have been transitioned to a larger brooder box after being in a cardboard box for the first week. I made them a homemade heat plate with a metal cooling rack and an always on heat pad, and while they were in the cardboard box they used it all the...
  10. B

    chick wont stop stress chirping unless im right in front of it

    its genuinely infuriating at this point and i have considered culling this chick multiple times. i keep the brooder in my room as i have no other place to put it. this chick is 1.5 weeks old. it didnt do this the first few days but then i picked it up ONCE and now it cries until im right in...
  11. girlychickengirl

    Missing Chicken

    A few days ago, the coop was accidentally left open and the next day, all 4 chickens were out and we only found 3. My favorite chicken, a speckled sussex named Tina, has gone missing. It's been 2-3 days now and I've looked for her every day and I can't find her anywhere. There are feathers...
  12. RynNightmare

    Egg binding? Please help.

    The problem childTM (Colby) has started laying eggs for this season, laid 6, then hasn’t layed for 2 days. She’s not isolating, she was swimming and eating earlier. I checked on her now and she doesn’t seem to be eating she’s drinking fine, I sat outside with them for 30ish minutes and didn’t...
    • RynNightmare
    • Thread
    • advice advice and help please ducks egg binding
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Ducks
  13. lillykew

    Can I vaccinate chicks after 24 hours?

    Hello all! Please let me know if this is better posted elsewhere. I'm ordering chicks from a small farm that doesn't vaccinate their birds. They go to great lengths to keep their flocks isolated and free of disease, including making sure they don't come in contact with wild birds. However, the...
  14. cwb

    Eggs Not Fertile Even With 3 Roosters

    I have got 7 Barred Rock hens and 3 Barred Rock roosters. They are around 1 year old. I started hatching eggs from them September of last year and all were hatching with no fertility issues whatsoever. But just a couple weeks ago, all of a sudden, none of the eggs were fertile. I have tried...
  15. C

    Lethargic Chicken with Black Sludge Poop

    Please help :(( I joined this site in desperate help for my hen, Yoli. She is very weak, mostly lays down and when she tries to walk she tends to fall. She hasn’t been eating the best the past two days nor drinking water. She tries eating and drinking on her own but she gets too tired or falls...
  16. Just started raising chickens? What breed do I start with? From hatching eggs to chicks to hybrids from pullets, Today, we will find out what to do!

    Just started raising chickens? What breed do I start with? From hatching eggs to chicks to hybrids from pullets, Today, we will find out what to do!

    Hello everyone! So, are you looking into buying yourself your first chooks? Or are you just wanting to try some different breeds? Well today we will discuss… • Should I hatch my eggs? • Are chicks the best to start? •Hybrids or heritage, which ones are worth it? •Please note• Most if not...
  17. G

    Looking for run addition ideas.

    m seeking designs for a secure and spacious chicken run using T-Post, hardware mesh, and hawk netting to provide my girls with ample space to move around while they're confined to their 8x10 coop all day. What are some creative and functional ideas for maximizing space and safety? I have about...
  18. MinervaTheHen

    Tips for managing a horse with dry coat syndrome?

    Hello! I have a gelding who seems to have Equine Anhidrosis (dry coat syndrome), and I had to admit, I’m a little out of my comfort zone here when it comes to management. So a little context for the issue; he is a 3 year old purebred chincoteauge pony with no other obvious health concerns or...
  19. S

    Looking forward to getting started and talking with educated people.

    Hello, I live in WA state and I’m sure everyone knows how prices are, not just here but all do the nation I’m sure. I’ve thought about getting into this Hobby/lifestyle since I have moved out of my parents, mostly due to the fact I come from small to moderate farm life. I have helped my family...
  20. Chrischiken

    Polish pullet, 13 weeks, minor beak injury, Reccomendations?

    Just curious if others have seen similar with metal feed bowls? Is this just a chip that will heal over? Have changed to plastic bowl now. She seems un-bothered if I touch it or clean it, it appears to have formed a scab over the top.
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