Recent content by freddie2443

got some 12 day old chicks that are with their mums and just wondered if they can start having grains if i mix a bit of small grit with it ? I can't remember how old they should be - know I read it somewhere last year but can't find the info !! Does any one know please ? :)

Hi have been adding garlic powder to our chickens feed ( bought from farm supplies store ) is this a good idea ?? or any better suggestions ..... :D

we inherited a young wheaten pekin cockerel 10 days ago and he was fine at first then one day he wouldn@t come out of the coop. When i went to catch him he ran around and perked up ok. He's been ok for a few days but this morning his right eye is closed , he opens it then closes it . He came out...

We have 11 hens running with one cockerel ( all mixed breeds ) we worm them regularly with marriage feed with flubenvet included and recently fed them this in jul/aug .we put apple cider vinegar in the drinking water once a month for a week too . i have 3 hens that still have white mucky bottoms...