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"Update Thursday morning...
We have four happy little chicks! We lost two (that first one and then another was discovered dead in the run), so the hatch was six out of eleven eggs. Mom was clueless, so we had to take over after the chicks pipped.…"
We have four happy little chicks! We lost two (that first one and then another was discovered dead in the run), so the hatch was six out of eleven eggs. Mom was clueless, so we had to take over after the chicks pipped.…"
"Unfortunately there are some hens who will attack their own chicks. If this is the case for your hen, it would be wise to move the eggs to a safe place to finish hatching.
Remembering which hen is a bad mother and not letting her hatch another…"
Remembering which hen is a bad mother and not letting her hatch another…"
"Update, Sunday morning...
At an early morning check, one more egg was starting to hatch. The hen was pecking at the egg, making a hole in the egg and hurting the chick inside. We took the egg away and the chick is now fully out of the egg and has…"
At an early morning check, one more egg was starting to hatch. The hen was pecking at the egg, making a hole in the egg and hurting the chick inside. We took the egg away and the chick is now fully out of the egg and has…"
"I know how you feel. As much as I may sound casual about the losses, I hate finding the bodies (old or young). I always get excited seeing the new chicks (and ducklings, as I have a variety of birds) and feel very sad when I realize one has…"
"Thanks, I feel a little better. Still anxious for the other chicks. Losing a feathered friend is always a heartache and I just want to do everything I can to swing things in a positive direction. Appreciate the advice! I'll let you know how…"
"I let my hens hatch their own eggs because I prefer it to brooding them myself. I think the babies are healthier in the long run and they get out in the yard much sooner--mom knows what to do to keep them warm and protected. However, it does come…"
We have a clutch of eggs on the verge of hatching. We came home today to find one hatched chick dead, so sad! It was in the nest, squashed flat by mamma hen. This is our first attempt at hatching and the hen doesn't seem to know what's up…
"We tried a small window AC unit in our coop Works great until the dust overwhelms the filter, which doesn't take long at all. So we stick to shade, play pools, misters, and frozen water bottles. We have an elevated coop, so we hose down the…"
"We had a similar problem with eye/nose swelling and discharge plus wheezing/sneezing. Dosed with antibiotic using a kid's medicine syringe. Also dosed with vetracin liquid (spelling?) both internally and directly in the eyes. Took a few days to…"
"What a beautiful boy!
I wish I could take him for you. Nasty neighbor....."
I wish I could take him for you. Nasty neighbor....."
Oh, I love, love, love the sound of a rooster in the morning! I will miss my beautiful boy, but he needs a new home.He is an Indian River, a cross between a Delaware and something else-- I can't remember. He is a pretty large boy. I don't know…
"Dr. Ross Babcock did one on one of my birds. He's at Palo Verde Animal Hospital at 12th st. and Northern. I hope he is still practicing...
He sent one to U of A for me once, due to a possible communicable disease. It's been a while,and I don't…"
He sent one to U of A for me once, due to a possible communicable disease. It's been a while,and I don't…"
"I haven't done it in years, but the Ag Ext Center on Broadway used to send animals (they had a regular run to Tucson)
to U of A for necropsy and it was pretty cheap."
to U of A for necropsy and it was pretty cheap."
I'm at the end of my rope trying to figure out why I've lost two hens, both Ameraucanas, in the past couple of months... I'm looking for a low-cost necropsy option so I can get to the bottom of this mystery. Anyone have any recommendations?The first…
"For my fellow camper-- In a pinch, two or three Frito's corn chips make amazing firestarters because of their high oil content. Just poke them among your kindling and light them directly-- they just burn and burn. Toss a little $.25 snack size…"
"Hi, Carol!
I'd be happy to make use of your egg cartons. I sell some of my eggs to friends and neighbors. I'm also a Girl Scout leader and we're making plans for our area Encampment event, for about 150 girls. We use cartons to sort craft…"
I'd be happy to make use of your egg cartons. I sell some of my eggs to friends and neighbors. I'm also a Girl Scout leader and we're making plans for our area Encampment event, for about 150 girls. We use cartons to sort craft…"
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