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  1. A

    Hen Attacking Another Hen's Chicks

    So I have three mature hens, one of which just hatched nine chicks, and recently one of my hens has been getting more and more hostile towards the chicks. I know there are going to be pecking order disputes as they grow, but it feels like it's escalated really fast over the past week. So to...
  2. baikal7

    Male or female muscovy ducklings??

    Hello I just wanted some advice on what anyone thinks my two muscovy ducklings might be. They are almost 6 weeks old and have been developing at the exact same rate and are the same size so I haven’t been able to tell if one is male or female. I did try vent sexing when they were younger and...
    • baikal7
    • Thread
    • advice appreciated ducks muscovey ducklings
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Ducks
  3. D

    Aggression Normal?

    So, this is our first time having quail. We had a horrible hatch rate from shipped eggs. Not making that mistake again. We ended up with 2 males and 1 female that survived. Another one hatched but had a messed up neck and only survived about four hours. We got some information that you can't...
    • DeadlyTaco
    • Thread
    • advice appreciated aggresive rooster
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Quail
  4. M

    Peafowl advice?

    I’m new to peafowl, and I’m sure a lot of new peafowl owners will come here to BYC for advice in the future. I already know tips like medicated feed and twice/thrice deworming, but I feel like I’m missing quite a bit! Does anyone have general advice or anything that works for them? Not sure if...
  5. D

    Planning a Semi-Free range flock

    Like the title says, I'm preparing for a semi- free range flock. I want to get a mixed flock going (we want about four ducks and six chicks and one or two geese ultimately) (geese for flock protection) here, I have attached a pick of a large fenced yard that we set up for the dogs years ago...
  6. mychickenismybestfriend

    Socializing Hazel to humans- is it backfiring?

    Recently I've been trying to hand feed my hen more often and talk to and pet her while she eats to get her more used to human presence and touch, for both safety and pet reasons. However, she's been running up to me and she seems to expect food from me much more frequently than I'd like, even...
  7. C

    Rodent Problem - Please help & give advice

    First time chicken mom here- I’ve had my chickens since last spring. I started with 6 and recently have 4. One of my hens passed to due egg yolk peritonitis and the other one was an unexpected death. She was fine one night then the next morning she was acting off and died within hours. I’m...
    • Chickenmama_
    • Thread
    • advice and help please advice appreciated help ! mice please and thank you rat control rat infestation rats rodents tips for rodents
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Predators and Pests
  8. pokepaws

    Pekin bantam very imbalanced, trying to find the cause! (video attached!)

    Hey! About 1.5 months ago we got a couple of pekin bantams to add to our flock, and one of the girls is very wobbly and we're trying to narrow down what is wrong, mainly if it's neurological/something she will live with, or something that we can treat! Video attached of her movement, she's able...
  9. sillyduckz

    how to help my duck gain weight?

    hi all! i need some help regarding my runner girl Reptar. she is a very lively and spry duck, but she is just a little too skinny for my liking. i know there is naturally some variation in the shapes and sizes of ducks, especially with runners, but her keel bone is very easily felt on her belly...
    • sillyduckz
    • Thread
    • advice appreciated duck help underweight
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Ducks
  10. sillyduckz

    premier1 poultry netting.. advice needed!

    hi all! we're finally coming out of cold weather here, and my 1 year old flock is just about ready to get out of the run and begin their free-ranging for the season. however, due to some issues we've encountered, "true" free-ranging is basically off the table. the ducks are just too darn good at...
  11. HAPPYPONY15

    Starting a flock 🐤♥️

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Yes, I am raising my first chicks now. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 5 (hopefully all hens) (3) What breeds do you have? A Barred Rock, an Amerucana, a Buff Orpington, a Rhode Island Red, and an Australorp. (4)...
  12. S

    Bones of a Coop

    Before I list the other details, what is everyone’s suggestion on making a coop structurally sound for wind as the main environmental factor. When talking about bones of the coop, let’s not set off the warning bells but I am talking structure lol. I have just put the posts in this weekend and...
  13. N

    How much to feed Pekins if they are foraging

    Hi all, Just trying to be proactive and get some information about keeping my Pekins healthy. I have 4 ducklings who are about 2.5 weeks old and are currently living inside in a brooder. They will not be outside for another few weeks so this is all just to know in advance. I know that Pekins...
    • njc1037
    • Thread
    • advice appreciated duck
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Ducks
  14. ScoutsZoo

    Chances of this duck making it?

    This morning around 3am, we suspect a possum got into the coop where my ducks and chickens sleep. Only my black Swedish stays on the ground, and it’s looking like only she was hurt. Her eye is definitely damaged and she’s got some scratching around her cheek. She’s also been very slow and quiet...
  15. J

    Losing Whole Batch of Chicks

    I placed an online order through Chickensforbackyards.com. I have ordered from this company twice in the past and had a great experience. This time, terrible. I ordered 6 chicks, they sent the 6 and 2 extras. The order took 3 days to arrive at the post office. The order was picked up from the...
  16. Syidan96

    I'm planning on putting my roosters for rotation, for which one gets to mate with mixed hens, depending on hen laying. Is this a good idea?

    So, i have a plan, to make hybrids and purebreds, by rotating on which roosters will breed with other hens, and I'm planning to change them once the hens finished incubating their eggs. I'll isolate the hatchlings in the brood box alongside the ones i incubated in my automatic incubator. And...
    • Syidan96
    • Thread
    • advice appreciated advice wanted breeding discussion help appreciated! isolation manage my flock managing chicken tropical climate
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Managing Your Flock
  17. P

    Aggressive rooster

    Hi everyone, I have a small flock of 5. For back story I got my polish rooster a year ago, he's about a year and 4 months old. When I got him I had to nurse him back to health from what his last flock did. Because of that I didn't rush getting him any friends, I waited until we were all ready...
  18. M

    Delayed shipments

    Hey guys! I bought some eggs off of eBay. This is my first time doing this. I just wanted some hens in my flock that I could only seem to find there. They said they were going to get here Friday. But I’m fairly sure they lost the package. It spent 4 days in the shipping area and now another...
    • Maka
    • Thread
    • advice and help please advice appreciated hatch rates hatchability lost eggs shipping eggs
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Incubating & Hatching Eggs
  19. echo_poultry

    royal palm turkeys: looking for info/advice

    hello everyone, i'm currently looking into getting some royal palm turkeys, but i still have a few questions. mainly: 1.) cold/heat hardiness - especially with temperatures below zero in the winter and above 100F in the summer 2.) can they free range and roost naturally with minimal...
    • echo_poultry
    • Thread
    • advice appreciated help royal palm turkey turkeys
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turkeys
  20. Cheetah Chicks

    Am I Crazy or over emotional about Chickens

    Two years ago, my journey with chickens began when my ex-partner, a school teacher, got two chicks after hatching. Due to my diagnosed mental health issues, including primary insomnia, double depression, ADHD, and DID, I thought a rooster might help me wake up and build a routine. We lived in a...
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