Hi Everyone, I'm a lurker here, but I have learned so much!! I have a couple of questions...I purchased the 8oz package of Durvet Vitamins & Electrolytes and I...
Michelle, Use approx. one teaspoon per gallon of water. There is no limit of time on this particular supplement. You can continue this for as long as you...
I finally overcame my fear of spending a lot of money on "frivolous things" and used my allotted tax return "mad money" to buy a brand spanking new Brinsea...
Lily, I am going to check out this incubator and I may just purchase one too. What makes this incubator so good? BRYAN Lily1013 <lily1013@...> wrote: I...
From what I've read, temperatures stay solid, they have adjustable egg trays to accommodate all size eggs, and egg turner base comes standard (the whole thing...
Have any of you had success with a hen and clutch this year? Two weeks ago I set up one of our Dominique hens, "Harriet", in our clutch pen (we're using the...
You might continue to save eggs from Harriet, taking a pencil and writing the date on each one, keeping them in a cool place and turning them each day. Allow...
... Michelle: Thanks so much for sharing - they're adorable! As my husband says, "Doesn't it just make you want one of your own?" LOL! Good luck with them! ...
Hello Michelle, Where did you purchase your chicks? Please send some pictures of them at 5 to 6 months of age. I will place one of your best pictures in a...
Bryan, I got them from Meyer Hatchery in OH.? There were no private breeders nearby to purchase from, I know that hatchery chicks are not the best but it was...
That is good Michelle. I will be anxious to see how those birds grow out and how they look at about 10 months of age. This may turn out to be a good hatchery...
Hey everyone, Sorry to be asking "newbie" questions, but it goes with the territory since I am a "newbie" to chickens. Ok question one When can I feed the...
Hello Michelle, Answer to question one: don't feed them any veggies yet, hold off until they mature some. Veggies and such may upset their GI system and...
hi there congrats on the new chicks.... the chicks can have sprouts etc. with no problem as long as you dont give them more than just a small amount... in the...
Frank, They are in my brooder (my bathtub), because it is too cold outside for them. Their favorite temp seems to be 90 degrees. Michelle ... dont give them...
the 90 degrees sounds about right.....I find that you should drop the temp about 5 degrees a week or so.....but most importantly, watch the chicks behavior, if...
Thanks everyone for putting up with me! I know it might be a little early but I noticed that 3 of my chicks have a different comb from the others. I have...
Michelle: I know you will get different opinions on the comb question but this is my take on it... The comb does not make the bird. There are many other...
My Brinsea Octagon 40 incubator arrived today! I actually was picking up a different package at the post office and the UPS guy was there (UPS delivers to the...
Hi everyone, I have a question I have noticed a few chickens sneezing they are 5 weeks old today. I looked at each chick and I do not see any discharge from...
Michelle, I would go ahead and give them a dose of terramycin just to be on the safe side. Let me know how things go with them. Take care, BRYAN mliga33...
Hello, everyone! Just wanted to check in, since it's been a while. Last year, I received 18 very sick Dominique chicks from Ideal Poultry. I lost one to a...
Well, I look forward to the pot holders Deborah, that will be a good item for the club. Sounds like your little Dominique operation is improving and I am...
Hi all! Recently, the subject of auto sexing breeds (as opposed to sex-link crossbreeds) has come up on another forum. I've read that Dominiques are an auto...
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