Recent content by EggSighted4Life

Hi, hope you are enjoying BYC! :frow That may vary according to productivity of the hens but also what is fed.. "layer" feed has enough calcium for most average producers to never need access to an extra calcium source on the side. Verses those who feed "flock raiser" will go through more...

HPAI was found to have made the jump between birds and is now present in (dairy) cattle in several states across the US. Necropsy may be free or affordable depending on your state if in the US.. a link with contact info follows.. https://www.metzerfarms.com/poultry-labs.html Sorry for your...

Hi, hope you are enjoying BYC! :frow Coccidia are always present. Only one or two of the 9-11 strains of coccidia currently known to effect poultry may show up as blood in droppings.. when there is an overgrowth of them.. known as coccidiosis. Cocci.. is something else all together. That's...

Sorry for your loss. Yes, sounds like the right disease to be treated. Which Corid did you get.. powder or liquid.. and how much water did you add a teaspoon to? Doseage link.. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/updated-corid-and-amprol-amprolium-dosing.818879/ No vitamin supplement...

Welcome to BYC! :frow What is her age and feed routine including treats and supplements? Have you ever wormed or had a fecal float done to check internal parasite load? How does the abdomen feel below the vent.. is it swollen or puffy, any signs of extra junk in her trunk.. aka.. internal...

Hi. You are correct that they are Easter Eggers and commonly sold not conforming to any standard of perfection but said to be "representative of the breed".. their closest color with regards to what the Ameraucana standard is, might be silver.. though that's clearly not accurate.. see the...

Permethrin 10.. (or other permethrin based product) found on the equine isle at TSC is effective in my location and affordable while also being easy to use, skip the DE.. as it creates micro cuts that cannot be helping her irritated skin. DE does not work AT all in MY location against...

Sounds like they're starting to get bored and *might* be crowded. How big is your brooder and what are you doing for enrichment? Pics welcome! Have they made any short trips outdoors yet? Or had a clump of dirt with grass attached brought in so they can play king of the hill and get a little...

I'm sorry if I wasn't clear last time you asked.. it's a pullet (juvenile female) and "brownish" is what's expected from the females.. I don't see any new pictures though.. happy to confirm again! :pop

Lots of things are in the nightshade family and will not cause harm.. tomato plants for example. Do you know what variety you're dealing with? Atropa Belladona.. is deadly nightshade and may be identified by it's flower color and shape among other things...

I'm not sure how blue genes or two copies which make splash might also affect melanin production in the skin.. but I suspect it may.. with some supporting experiential evidence.. I did notice the legs and I've not personally seen that drastic of change but also don't keep my birds around too...

That color is known as Splash.. some confusingly call it blue splash. Interesting that most the color has molted out.. making him appear as though he's white. He looks quite gamey, which I'm VERY unfamiliar with game breed chickens.. That's a pea comb.. maybe Sumatra...

Welcome to BYC! :frow I agree gold laced Wyandotte pullet. I wouldn't worry about mixing with the flock as long as it's done at the same time as the othr chicks.

They're sex linked.. by barring.. that's a lovely pullet! 🥰

Hi there and welcome to BYC! :frow I agree.. a red or gold sex link. They may be sold under different names such as Golden Comet, Isa Brown, etc.