Easter Egger club!

[kekstrom]

You want to attempt to fix this as early as possible. There is much more flexibility in the first few days. If you use a standards size band-aid the actual bandage portion is the width you want to keep between the two legs. You then wrap the adhesive portion around the legs themselves to create a sort of brace for walking. Separate the chick from any others and make sure it has easy access to food and water. Similar bandage methods can be used on the toes. My splayed legger is one of my healthiest chicks now at 8 weeks (can't even tell). But you have to work on the fix ASAP.

I agree x2. We lost a chick to a slipped tendon, so I can attest to how much harder it becomes to heal injuries/leg & foot issues the longer you wait. Search on here like previous members have mentioned for a wealth of experience. And then if you need to, post in the "emergencies/disease/injuries" section of the forum, with pictures as much as possible and you may get some really helpful day-by-day advice. Good luck! Keep us posted!

 

[chikdukturkmom]

I have 1. Shes an olive egger.
Rescued her about 2 months ago, she had no feathers, look at her now

 

[kekstrom]

Here are my EE's with their weekly updated pics...

Sophia, here at 3 weeks old today, is our brown EE. She is doing great and just blends into the group. She is friendly when she wants to be, and otherwise is talkative and strong willed.




Dorothy, here at 4 weeks old, is a sort of grayish brown color. She is beautiful in my opinion, and she is just sweet and gentle. She seems to be growing like a weed!





And the princess of them all, Rose, who is 11 weeks old today, is our all white EE. She is the friendliest and we think is the reigning alpha hen among her flock outside. I am currently in the middl of introductions between the indoor younger chicks and the 4 older checks we have outside. And while we might be top chicken, she could really care less about the young chicks. No pecks so far from her.




If you are in the coop for more than two minutes, its a sure bet that she'll end up on your back and shoulders. Here she was contemplating making the jump to my shoulder.

 

[Giggles Chicks]

They are beautiful! My little girl is a talker also.

 

[kekstrom]

They are beautiful! My little girl is a talker also.

Thats so funny! Its hilarious how some are just compliant and could care less about things, and then some are chatty and outspoken. I love learning about their quirks.

 

[KowTippin]

So my local hatchery which right now will remain nameless just royally screwed me on my order of Easter Egger started pullets that I ordered and paid for 6 months ago. Apparently they tell you that you can pick up your order any time between business hours but they failed to tell me it was a first come first serve basis and they over sell and if you come at the end of the day your order is already gone instead of going by order number. Anyway now I am looking for reputable places in the US to order Easter Eggers that carry started pullets since now I am 6 months behind on raising chicks..... Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[dgibson0604]

So my local hatchery which right now will remain nameless just royally screwed me on my order of Easter Egger started pullets that I ordered and paid for 6 months ago. Apparently they tell you that you can pick up your order any time between business hours but they failed to tell me it was a first come first serve basis and they over sell and if you come at the end of the day your order is already gone instead of going by order number. Anyway now I am looking for reputable places in the US to order Easter Eggers that carry started pullets since now I am 6 months behind on raising chicks..... Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

what state do you live in

 

[junebuggena]

Murray McMurray has started pullets. Their Easter Eggers are labeled Araucana/Ameraucana. They only have one pullet left for the month of June, but they've got a bunch that will be ready in August.
https://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/americana_started_pullets.html
Meyer hatchery also has started pullet Easter Eggers.

 

[magicstorm]

If u happen to be in central Florida there is a lady here who has quite a selection

 

[magicstorm]

So my local hatchery which right now will remain nameless just royally screwed me on my order of Easter Egger started pullets that I ordered and paid for 6 months ago. Apparently they tell you that you can pick up your order any time between business hours but they failed to tell me it was a first come first serve basis and they over sell and if you come at the end of the day your order is already gone instead of going by order number. Anyway now I am looking for reputable places in the US to order Easter Eggers that carry started pullets since now I am 6 months behind on raising chicks..... Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

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