Sexing my peas

[Ladybug727]

Young. The first six I bought I lost two almost immediately. I kept them off the ground and did everything by the book. They were prob 2 or 3 weeks old. Now that set are very healthy and over 3 months old. The second set I bought were raised by bantams on the ground. She had so many she didn't know exact age. I'd guess a month old or younger

 

[ricebabyca]

I would still worm all of them, but I'd also start them on Corid. You might also want to buy a kitchen scale and weigh them. They are young, so should make daily weight gains. Any lack of gain or loss is a sign they are sick. You should also inspect them for mites and lice because in this picture it looks like she might have bugs:

 

[Ladybug727]

Really! Ok. So do u suggest seven dust?

 

[Birdrain92]

Really! Ok. So do u suggest seven dust?

I've used that before but it sometimes doesn't take effect all that well or it can take some time. Also if you're using medicated feed it only effects the birds for a certain age group. Also if you keep using the same wormer, medication, and external parasites control they can eventually become immune. You should always have 2 different kinds for each area that way you can alternate them.

 

[Ladybug727]

These are the three new babies I have left

 

[Ladybug727]

What other product for bugs/mites?

 

[Ladybug727]

. These are the older ones that I have

 

[Ladybug727]

. These look healthy ?

 

[Ladybug727]

I don't see bugs but I'm not sure!?!

 

[ricebabyca]

. These look healthy ?

They look fine, but you should weigh them and inspect them very closely, especially around their eyes and ears for lice.