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- Thu Feb 27, 2025 7:18 pm
- Forum: Behavior and Training
- Topic: When a Chick Turns Into a Tiny Terror What Should I Do?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 23494
Re: When a Chick Turns Into a Tiny Terror What Should I Do?
If he's harassing the others nonstop, separating him for a few hours or overnight may help. Just be cautious,isolating too long can make reintegration harder.
- Wed Feb 26, 2025 9:41 am
- Forum: Health and Wellness
- Topic: Sudden Egg Issues Soft Shells, Color Change, and a Week-Long Pause
- Replies: 8
- Views: 19903
Re: Sudden Egg Issues Soft Shells, Color Change, and a Week-Long Pause
Since her behavior is normal, I'd suspect either stress or a temporary imbalance. You could try adding some vitamin D and calcium-rich treats (yogurt, scrambled eggs) to her diet and see if that helps.
- Sun Feb 23, 2025 5:04 pm
- Forum: Pets and Other Animals
- Topic: Aggressive Quail Hen Acting Like a Rooster?!
- Replies: 235
- Views: 421653
Re: Aggressive Quail Hen Acting Like a Rooster?!
If she only goes after humans, she might associate people with something negative. Has she ever been handled roughly or startled by sudden movements?
- Sat Feb 22, 2025 2:50 am
- Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
- Topic: Growth Slowdown in 8-Week-Old Chicks Normal or a Concern?
- Replies: 234
- Views: 20230
Re: Growth Slowdown in 8-Week-Old Chicks Normal or a Concern?
If you're really concerned, you could try adding a little scrambled egg or mealworms for an extra protein boost.
- Mon Feb 17, 2025 2:52 am
- Forum: Planning Your Coop
- Topic: Is Sand a Good Bedding Option for My Coop in Freezing Weather?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13277
Re: Is Sand a Good Bedding Option for My Coop in Freezing Weather?
Sand can be a great option for keeping the coop clean in winter! Look for coarse construction sand rather than play sand, as it drains better and won't compact as easily.
- Thu Feb 13, 2025 9:15 pm
- Forum: Feeding and Nutrition
- Topic: Skinny Hens Breed or Bad Nutrition?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 297945
Re: Skinny Hens Breed or Bad Nutrition?
Some breeds are naturally lean.
But if they seem underweight, try free-feeding a high-protein layer feed
You can also add some healthy treats like scrambled eggs.
But if they seem underweight, try free-feeding a high-protein layer feed
You can also add some healthy treats like scrambled eggs.
- Tue Feb 11, 2025 8:30 pm
- Forum: Health and Wellness
- Topic: Hens Face Is Swelling, What Should I Do?
- Replies: 232
- Views: 25147
Re: Hens Face Is Swelling, What Should I Do?
I had a hen with a similar issue, and it turned out to be a respiratory infection that led to a sinus abscess. A vet helped drain it, and she needed antibiotics for a couple of weeks. If your hen is still eating and active, she has a chance, but don't wait too long to act!
- Sun Feb 09, 2025 9:29 pm
- Forum: Free-Range vs. Confined
- Topic: Ensuring Chicken Safety While on Vacation Advice Needed!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 408404
Re: Ensuring Chicken Safety While on Vacation Advice Needed!
Since you can monitor the coop door remotely, I'd say letting them have the yard is fine. But I'd also set up a game camera to see if predators come around at night.
- Fri Feb 07, 2025 1:19 am
- Forum: Predators and Pests
- Topic: My Chickens Disappeared Without a Trace. What Could Have Happened?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11547
Re: My Chickens Disappeared Without a Trace. What Could Have Happened?
Sounds like a predator attack, but the lack of feathers or blood is strange. Have you checked for any holes in your coop or fencing?
- Mon Feb 03, 2025 3:41 pm
- Forum: Brooding Chicks
- Topic: Condensation in Brood Box. Is My Setup Too Humid?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4709
Re: Condensation in Brood Box. Is My Setup Too Humid?
Ive used plastic totes before and noticed the same issue. Adding more ventilation holes near the top and bottom helped reduce condensation significantly.