Chicken Checkups - Wish Me Luck!

[Keeperoflock]

Ok, my 17 chickens are 12 weeks old and I want to do a thorough checkup on them before they get to the egg laying stage. That way if there are mites or buggies or "challenges", I'll be able to have it under control BEFORE they start laying eggs.

I've been doing some mini checkups on them from time to time but I'm getting them down and checking their feathers, mouths, vents, combs, wattles, scales on legs, toenails, beaks, ears etc.

Hubby and I have a job cut out for us... should be an experience.

 

[Quackers3211]

Best of luck, hope all goes well!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Good for you! It's never too early to get them used to inspections.

Have fun

 

[rosemarythyme]

Wear gloves!

 

[Backyard Bruce]

I think that’s a great plan and I am going to do the same.

Good luck.

 

[Keeperoflock]

Thanks everyone! Glad to say, they are all in great shape! It's HOT HOT HOT today. Hubby dug up a bunch of dirt in their pen and I put out some veggie/fruit ice blocks and put ice blocks in their water. I gots me some happy healthy chickies.

 

[Keeperoflock]

I think that’s a great plan and I am going to do the same.

Good luck.

OH that's such a great idea! Let me know how it goes. GOOD LUCK!