2020 Flock Life

Which came first: the chicken or the egg?

  • Chicken

    Votes: 90 54.2%

  • Egg

    Votes: 55 33.1%

  • Neither

    Votes: 21 12.7%
  • Total voters
    166
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Trevorusn said:
So, I have had chickens less than a year and already have dealt with losing 2 to predation, roundworm, frostbite, wry neck and a possible bumblefoot case, the last two are current and obviously at the same time. I love my birds, but sometimes when a new medical case pops up it can be a bit discouraging. Does everyone have such an "introduction" into the world of poultry? I want to expand and breed, but working full time means playing doctor must happen very early and very late in the day. Does everyone have such a start, or do some folks have an easier go than others??
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I'll say that... I'm home all day, I've lost 6 babies in two weeks to stress, failure to thrive, or pasty butt. This last year I lost 5 pullets to predator. With chickens, animals in general really, loss is to be expected unfortunately. I was so glad I had a friend that told me that when I started or I wouldn't have been able to handle it.
We've only been doing chickens for a year .. we do doctoring when we can and then it's up to the chick or chicken if it'll make it. Loss is hard... I cry when I loose them but they are just so fun,so I just keep getting the little fluffy ones!
Don't know if that helps you.. but just know you're amongst people that understand!
 
Hi guys!

I feel like it's been a month but it's only been days?? :th I've been pretty stressed out lately, with all the food stuff, chicken stuff... Life. Went out to see chicks and end up chasing some that escaped the barn brooder. :he I might need to put some wire mesh there to keep them from escaping every time I open the door.
Just got done catching up on the thread.. welcome to the new posters!!! Everyone's chicks and chickens are sooo cute and fluffy!!! :love
Congratulations to those with new hatches! Makes me want to go out and finally buy a good incubator!! :oops::gig

@Brahmachicken240 I'm going to look for an awesome pic of my BBQ girl that I lost for your painting challenge.
Lastly here are some pics!

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MysticUniKitty said:
Hi guys!

I feel like it's been a month but it's only been days?? :th I've been pretty stressed out lately, with all the food stuff, chicken stuff... Life. Went out to see chicks and end up chasing some that escaped the barn brooder. :he I might need to put some wire mesh there to keep them from escaping every time I open the door.
Just got done catching up on the thread.. welcome to the new posters!!! Everyone's chicks and chickens are sooo cute and fluffy!!! :love
Congratulations to those with new hatches! Makes me want to go out and finally buy a good incubator!! :oops::gig

@Brahmachicken240 I'm going to look for an awesome pic of my BBQ girl that I lost for your painting challenge.
Lastly here are some pics!

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I’ve been really stressed out about everything recently too. Spending time with all the animals helps keep my mind off it all :)
lovely photos!
those chicks are growing fast:eek:
Thanks, cant wait! 😊
 
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MysticUniKitty said:
Hi guys!

I feel like it's been a month but it's only been days?? :th I've been pretty stressed out lately, with all the food stuff, chicken stuff... Life. Went out to see chicks and end up chasing some that escaped the barn brooder. :he I might need to put some wire mesh there to keep them from escaping every time I open the door.
Just got done catching up on the thread.. welcome to the new posters!!! Everyone's chicks and chickens are sooo cute and fluffy!!! :love
Congratulations to those with new hatches! Makes me want to go out and finally buy a good incubator!! :oops::gig

@Brahmachicken240 I'm going to look for an awesome pic of my BBQ girl that I lost for your painting challenge.
Lastly here are some pics!

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Escape artists, can certainly add to your work load! They are all so cute...love the pictures! 💞
 

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