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4 hatched, another only managed to get its beak out before dieing. No biggy, I'm happy with 4 out of 8 on my first try. One of the chicks, which was the first to hatch, won't walk on his feet. He scoots on his knees. His feet seem to be in working condition. Do I just wait and see...

4 hatched, another only managed to get its beak out before dieing. No biggy, I'm happy with 4 out of 8 on my first try. One of the chicks, which was the first to hatch, won't walk on his feet. He scoots on his knees. His feet seem to be in working condition. Do I just wait and see...

My eggs are on day 16 in the incubator. I've looked and seen that there is movement in most of the eggs. Should I take them off the automatic turner at day 18? Should I touch them after I place them on the bottom (screen) of the incubator. Thanks for any help. I do realize that I could...

This stems from a question my daughter asked me. She asked how long our 10 chickens would live if we let them go in a patch of woods in the field behind our house. I told her 1-2 days. Dogs and other animals would feast. Now my question. How long would 1000 (50 roosters) chickens last if...

I have 10 chickens. Each day they get some bagged feed from Rural King. I usually buy 2 different mixes and mix them in a large "trash can" type container. They also get leftovers and older foods (possibly moldy bread, brown lettuce). Of course they get scraps whether it be egg shells or...

I have 10 chickens: 2 White leghorns 4 Rhode Island Reds 1 Americana 3 Polish somethinganothers (2 are roosters) I have an incubator with an egg turner. This will be my first time attempting to hatch eggs. Does anyone have any quick tips? My questions would be: Should I put a rooster and a...

I treated myself to a nice incubator and egg turner for Christmas (actually from my wife). I have 10 chickens in which 2 are roosters. They were all born late last spring so they are all young, although almost fully grown. When can I expect to get fertile eggs? Easy answer is when you see...

I have 10 chickens. 2 Silver Laced Polish - 1 rooster and 1 hen. 1 Ameraucana (Easter egg) 1 Rooster (I'm not sure yet of the breed) 4 Road Island Reds 2 White leghorn They are all about 7 months old and most are laying. I have a couple questions: When would I assume some eggs would be...

I know people use a variety of feeds: bagged feed bugs table scraps egg shells bugs medicated feed worms grass soybean meal What is vital?

When is a good time to clip the wings? How often do you clip? Any suggestions for the actual deed?

I work for an oilseed processor and have access to soybean meal. Is this a viable feed for chickens?