Simple Farmer

[Jenn Haynes]

I first purchased 8 chicks last year in May. After losing 7 and buying 7 more I only have 3 left. Seems I've had rather bad luck. But I'm not willing to give up.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
What are you losing them to?

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome!

 

[RebelEgger]

Hello from NS and welcome to BYC! You’ve joined a great and resourceful community! Sorry for all your bad luck, I hope it improves

 

[DobieLover]

The first ones we lost to coons. Learned our lesson there. I don't know what the last 3 died from. And now I have another hen that is not doing well. She doesn't roost, spends most of the time in a nesting box, seems to walk with a limp and has very watery poop. She does get up to eat and drink a little. Do Iet get suffer till she dies or try to find out what's wrong with her? I'm hoping to get some advice on here. Thanks for reading!

Start another thread for her in the ER Forum. Post pictures of her and her poop and describe all her symptoms. Someone will help you there. Good luck with her.

 

[KaleIAm]

Welcome to BYC!

I'm sorry for your losses, and about your hen who isn't feeling well. There are a lot of people here with a lot of knowledge who can help. I hope she's feeling better soon.

 

[Jenn Haynes]

Click here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/
Then click the green 'Post thread' button to start your new thread.

Thanks for sending the link! I 'preciate your help!

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!
Best of luck!!

 

[CluckerFamily]

oh i really would not trust private hatchery in my opinion i only go to well known hatchery like Meyers Mc Murray and hoovers

Some people actually prefer to pick up their chicks in person and don’t trust the shipping... Especially this past year.
One bonus of picking up in person, you get to observe the chicks before walking out the door with them.

 

[DobieLover]

I'm totally new on this website so I'll try to figure that all out. Thanks!

Click here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/
Then click the green 'Post thread' button to start your new thread.