***OKIES in the BYC III ***

[artsyrobin]

ok, so as long as i use the safeguard they should be fine then? i also used the ivermec paste for horses for mites on them, the drops didn't seem to be doing it, this is the same flock that my cochin roo captain has been battling thrush, i finally found a recomendation to add 1/4 c vinegar (organic) to the water and he has pulled through-

 

[TimsHens]

Has anyone had a pullet with a crooked beak? One of my Jersey Giants has a slight crooked beak and her top beak is a little shorter then bottom she eats and drinks well will even eat out of my hand she was not hatched this way though which has thrown me for a loop

 

[artsyrobin]

Has anyone had a pullet with a crooked beak? One of my Jersey Giants has a slight crooked beak and her top beak is a little shorter then bottom she eats and drinks well will even eat out of my hand she was not hatched this way though which has thrown me for a loop

she may have injured it, basically make sure she can eat and drink- i have a chick with it, have found deeper dishes help, keep an eye on her to make sure she keeps eating well-

 

[okiechick57]

Good Morning all...gee its been a long time since I popped in to chat.... looking for some chickens to buy,not picky, anyone close to OKC selling any?

 

[Elbert Garrett]

Good morning friends and neighbors! Summer has arrived! 94°F today......I have a couple fans circulating air in the pens and they have plenty of fresh water, so all should be fine there. I have a little yard work that I will try to get done early and then it`s back up under the AC! Y`all have a good `n!

Here is a short video of my young Tuzo......

 

[Kassaundra]

Has anyone had a pullet with a crooked beak? One of my Jersey Giants has a slight crooked beak and her top beak is a little shorter then bottom she eats and drinks well will even eat out of my hand she was not hatched this way though which has thrown me for a loop

I have one now



In this pic she is just at 6 weeks old. It is a birth defect, that doesn't just involve the beak but the actual skull too. It is not clear from anything I've read whether it is genetic and can be passed or not, but if it is genetic and can be passed it is not a 100% passed thing I have read some on this thread I believe that have hatched eggs from a cross beak and the offspring had none. (for the record her uncle did have a cross beak too) They are hatched looking normal, the deformity shows itself as they grow, the sooner it shows the worse it will be. They need to have thier food deep like Robin said they cannot pick food but need to be able to scoop, same w/ the water, if the deformity is slight some have been able to dremel sand the beak so it is more functional. This girl will be culled when it is time, hers is severe, started showing up less then 1 week old. She is healthy and happy now can keep up w/ all her hatchmates, but since I raise mine for meat too and very seldom keep a chicken "hospital" (not that she is sick just needing extra help) when it becomes harder for her, she will go to freezer camp.

 

[Jeansrie]

Over the past couple weeks there was an ad on Craigslist, a person in Inola that had show-quality Silkies. I was going to contact them today, but the ad was gone. Thought maybe one of you might know them! My daughter is almost 5 and I'd like to get her involved in 4H.

 

[Cjarvis]

Over the past couple weeks there was an ad on Craigslist, a person in Inola that had show-quality Silkies. I was going to contact them today, but the ad was gone. Thought maybe one of you might know them! My daughter is almost 5 and I'd like to get her involved in 4H.

I can spare a nice pair of Black Rosecombs if she would like them.

 

[artsyrobin]

ok, i tried an experiement, mix a cup of crumble, pancake mix and enough water to resemble pancake batter, cook it up and the little crossbeaks can get food into them much better- you can make it ahead of time and give it to them like you would a piece of bread- if you don't mind going a little extra effort- it depends on the situation like Kass mentioned- my little one has a full crop and isn't crying- the others get spoiled too- since the serama's are raising a pair of faverolles, i don't mind-

 

[FowlTerritory]

Good Morning all...gee its been a long time since I popped in to chat.... looking for some chickens to buy,not picky, anyone close to OKC selling any?

I've got Australorps, BBS LF Cochins, Salmon Marans, Barnevelders, and an Olive Egger pullet for sale. We are in Guthrie. PM me if your interested.