North Carolina

[BHep]

I need help again! I have a 6 week old Lemon Orp chick that stopped eating yesterday and was just all fluffed up sleeping. I brought her inside and out her in a box with a heat lamp to see if it would help. She still is just laying there sleeping and isn't moving much at all. Everyone else is acting normal. Any ideas what could throw her off that quickly? She was great up until yesterday! Ugh, being a newbie is hard and I don't want to lose one from my ignorance. Please help!

I would bet Cocci.. treat with Sulmet 2 Tablespoons in 1 gallon of water , treat for 3 days. Fresh batch of Sulmet water everyday.

you caught it in time.

 

[BHep]

ANYWAY..............


Never did sit a "watch". Looked at the grass for a bit then got out the mower and cut most of the grass.

Kids are pruned and happy. their 1st day in the pool.



Ruthann: Guineas are wildish. You will need at least 12. No I am not trying to scare you. I started with 15 this spring, down to 8.

I hatched bunches. I need to re-stock and hope to set out 20-25 more in a few weeks. I have 9 acres... You know, pretty cleared, so no real hiding places. You have woods !!! You will need a minim of 12. You can start them in your coop or DH can add on...they do not need a run, just let them grow up free ranging. I will give you the nitty gritty... I can't find my nests, but I know someone that has Guineas..OOOOO Mary, may need eggs, I will let you know when I talk Ruthann into some.

 

[ramirezframing]

I HATE HOUSE CLEANING!!! I"ll mow your grass if you clean my house Beth

 

[NewHomesteader2010]

ANYWAY..............


Never did sit a "watch". Looked at the grass for a bit then got out the mower and cut most of the grass.

Kids are pruned and happy. their 1st day in the pool.



Ruthann: Guineas are wildish. You will need at least 12. No I am not trying to scare you. I started with 15 this spring, down to 8.

I hatched bunches. I need to re-stock and hope to set out 20-25 more in a few weeks. I have 9 acres... You know, pretty cleared, so no real hiding places. You have woods !!! You will need a minim of 12. You can start them in your coop or DH can add on...they do not need a run, just let them grow up free ranging. I will give you the nitty gritty... I can't find my nests, but I know someone that has Guineas..OOOOO Mary, may need eggs, I will let you know when I talk Ruthann into some.

I am already IN!! DH said he didn't care...anything to help keep the ticks off of our babies (even though they were only on me)!! I will say he did mention just how UGLY he thinks they are!

I am so glad we know people who know people (right Mary?!?) So my only concern is...I know that you mentioned that your guineas are "racist" and well...I do have a few chickens that your guineas might not like!! LOL

I will admit to reading about them on a blog a little today...I stopped after they suggested "training" your guineas on when to come and go (although I guess that WOULD aide in identifying where their nests are.) The coolest thing I read was that they tend to be monogomous and mate for life, like swans...

I thought that was cute. Just curious, why 12?? I have woods, but isn't that dangerous for them? I have coons, possums, wild boar, bobcats (I think), foxes and coyotes...won't these predators be lured towards us if we let them roost in the woods?!? Bah, I hate feeling like a noobie all over again!!

Hatch update: we are up to 10!! I will admit, I cannot tell the difference between a few of our chicks. I don't remember if I had black sex links (do they come in black? I know I have blue) but I looked up what BOE chicks look like and they resemble blue sex links, if I looked up the right thing!! If there are no such things as black sex links, then I have ALL of Toppy's eggs hatched out (YAY Alex, a 100% hatch)!! There are 5 eggs left in the coop that the girls are still sitting on, and we have 10 babies!! DD has been enjoying seeing the babies and DH has been so cute going outside and "checking" on them frequently!! Gavin, you are right...we are ADDICTED!! Although I have more boys than girls so far (out of the ones we actually KNOW of).

 

[lyklos]

What happens at pauls place? I have never stopped there

The BEST hotdogs ever!... Just take Castle Hayne Rd north a few miles and its on the left.

 

[lyklos]

Went to flock swap today, just wanted some leads on some barred rock eggs. Silly me, I brought my 10yr old daughter.... Meet Penny and Rolo.

 

[AmyLou1782]

I would bet Cocci..  treat with Sulmet 2 Tablespoons in 1 gallon of water , treat for 3 days.  Fresh batch of Sulmet water everyday.   you caught it in time.

I've already been treating for cocci with Corid powder. One of my chicks had bloody poop several days ago but it wasn't this one. Maybe she came down with it anyway? Ugh, i feel bad for her! Thank you....anything else it could be?

 

[wildriverswolf90]

some of the chicks hatching look like they are reverse splashes? Is that possible? These chicks are from my dark blue silkies.

 

[vfem]

I just had to stop by and tell you how freakin' nice it is today!!! I only came in for a glass of tea and cool down from hauling compost to the garden. I just can't believe how wonderful it has been. Killing me I missed part of my day due to work.

BLAH!

 

[BHep]

I've already been treating for cocci with Corid powder. One of my chicks had bloody poop several days ago but it wasn't this one. Maybe she came down with it anyway? Ugh, i feel bad for her! Thank you....anything else it could be?

Probably..... You should just treat all the chicks.