Recent content by debbier98

That's how I handled 1 of my neighbors dogs. I warned him about his dogs, I made sure his dogs could not dig under or jump over our fence. He did not heed my warning. So the next time I caught his dogs on my property, he got a call and he would need a wheelbarrow. He called the police on me...

Hi ChickyGoldens. It depends on the weather where you are. If the nights get below 60 degrees, I would provide them with heat for the night, also nesting material for them to snuggle down into. I put my Salmon Favorelle's, as well as other breeds out in my baby coop at 1 month. They are ok...

Hi, I live in Lancaster California (high desert), and over the years I have tried almost every local chicken hatchery. Some better than others. But the most consistent for quality and health for chicks I've gotten from Cackle hatchery. Yes, at times it can be kind of inconvenient to have to go...

Hi everyone. Guess it has been a while since I was here. Just been really busy. My girls are doing well, last year I added some new chicks, which are now grown and doing well. I raise chicks for others who want chickens, but don't know how or have the time to properly raise chickens from day old...

I notice the eggs are not in an egg turner in your incubator, so do you turn them a few times every day? Also, what temp and humidity is your incubator set at? Also, check the eggs. Pick them up and see if you feel any movement from the chick assuming they're fertile. Another way to check on the...

Hi Ken and welcome to BYC. :welcome You'll enjoy your new hobby and learn many things here to help you. I think you'll enjoy this community as much as you do your flock.

Castor oil is fine. The use of oil is it suffocates the mites and they die. I wouldn't be to concerned about the area where she had been pecking. The usual rules apply, i.e. keeping chicken areas clean etc. For my flock, in their yard I usually once a day sprinkle a lite dusting of food grade of...

Judging by the pic, it could be leg mites. I personally wouldn't take a chance. I would treat your new chicken, especially if you have other chickens-you wouldn't want to take the chance of infecting your flock. On a relatively minor infection I would dip her legs in coconut oil (or a similar...

Some of my girls sleep in their nesting box (I built boxes at time we built the coop) so I have to check and clean the nesting boxes first thing in the morning (because as we all know, chickens poop 24/7 ) and I collect eggs 2 times a day, and clean their coop every day, usually around 11:00am...

Thank you MysteryChicken. Your response gives me hope. I've never even heard of, let alone seen anything like this. Thank you

Thank you WallyG74. I get what your saying, but I can't help myself, I have to at least try. Thank you for your response. I really appreciate the help and advice I get from members here on BYC. Thank you

I understand what your saying, and I hate to admit it, even to myself. But I just tried to assist it alittle, and what I can see, the membrane is really really stuck to that chick. I moistened the membrane with al little water to see if that will help. I'm hoping for the best, but I fear the...

Thank you, I'll increase the humidity now, give it about an hour and if no further progress I'll try your assist method. Thank you

Humidity is 49% and I've used 2 different thermometers.

This is the only progress she's made in 2 days.